The Secularist-Islamist Struggle in Libya Begins
NATO warns of Islamist takeover.
Obama meets Libya’s pro-Sharia leader, praises Libya’s turn toward Sharia
“Mustafa Abdul Jalil…told cheering crowds in Tripoli that Islamic shariah law would be the ‘main source’ of legislation in the new Libya.” — the Telegraph, September 12 “President Obama Praises Libya’s Political Transition,” by Michele Kelemen for NPR, September 20 (thanks to all who sent this in): President Obama…
Libya: Jihadist groups quietly setting up “long-term presence”
“When asked whether there are men inside the NTC that are affiliated with terrorist groups, the senior defense official admitted, ‘Yeah, probably’.” We tried to tell you. More on this story. “Libya the new terrorist haven?,” by Chris Lawrence for CNN, September 14: Terrorist groups are trying to set up…
Obama Reopens Embassy in Libya, Vows Support
Libyans Flee Siege in Gadhafi’s Hometown Sirte
At Large
Libya Burning
Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi| 9.8.11 @ 6:08AM
The rebels are taking Libya with brutal violence, racism, and internal strife. Is democracy even possible?
Libyan Rebels Release 600 Al-Qaeda Terrorists
Libya’s “liberators” have reportedly liberated 600 Al Qaeda supporters.
Al Qaeda Man Holds Top Military Post in Libyan Insurgency?
The Russians are not happy that their man Qadaffi has been deposed in Libya. Normally anything coming out of Russia Today, should be viewed as probable propaganda or disinformation. However, this story has been backed by other sources and appears to be credible.
Qadaffi Calls for Worldwide Resistance, US Supporters to Follow “Deputy” Louis Farrakhan
Libya: An Islamist Terrorist Takes Command of Main Rebel Forces
by Barry Rubin – Finally, we have evidence that Islamists and even al-Qaeda supporters will play a central role in Libya’s new regime. Read 
How Saif Gaddafi and Friends Fooled the Euro-Left
The flashy frauds had a naive left believing a “progressive” Muslim world was coming.
| Shamed Libyan dad’s ‘honor’ killing Slit throats of 3 daughters – 15,17,18 – raped by pro-Gadhafi troops –Sydney Morning Herald |
Where’s Qadhafi?
August 27, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Rebel forces reportedly took control of Muammar Qadhafi’s fortified Bab al-Aziziya command base in Tripoli today as they further consolidated control of the capital. Confusion reigned amid reports that Qadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam, whom the opposition Transitional National Council had claimed to detain, apparently roamed free inside Tripoli rallying support for the regime. As the murky situation in Tripoli gradually is sorted out, the United States must remain focused on the long-term goal of helping Libyans build a free, stable, and democratic Libya that will be an ally against terrorists. … More
The debate over whether the U.S. should have intervened in Libya and how things will ultimately turn out in the troubled country will linger for some time. The issue of who will control the country is far from resolved. For the U.S. military, however, there are lessons that are already becoming abundantly clear: If the U.S. and its NATO allies want to sustain a capacity to apply military power around the world, amphibious forces are essential. In a May 2010 speech, then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates questioned whether it would ever … More
As jubilant Libyans take to the street to celebrate the imminent fall of Muammar Qadhafi, the fate of Libya’s leader remains uncertain: trial or exile? Press resources speculate that he may be headed to a friendly country. Russia, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela are mentioned. Richard Spencer of The Telegraph reported that “the main possibility of exile outside the Arab world is in Venezuela, whose leader Hugo Chavez is an old friend. Last week a Venezuelan envoy was in the Tunisian resort island of Djerba, talking to Qadhafi representatives.” Throughout Libya’s civil … MoreAugust 22, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Sign up for the daily email update from Scribe. The dust has not yet settled over the Libyan capital of Tripoli since rebels took control over the weekend. But already, a draft constitutional charter for the transitional state has appeared online (embedded below). It is just a draft, mind you, and gauging its authenticity at this point is difficult. There is also no way to know whether this draft or something similar will emerge as the final governing document for a new Libyan regime. As both the Morning Bell and … More
All across the world, leaders are hailing the news that Libyan rebels have advanced into the capital city of Tripoli, poised to bring to an end to the decades-old dictatorship of Colonel Muammar Qadhafi. The end of Qadhafi’s regime is welcome news, but now the United States must focus on developing a strategy for a way forward. The Heritage Foundation’s Jim Phillips explains: The Obama Administration, which stumbled into the war in Libya with no clear military plan or exit strategy, now must fashion a suitable and acceptable way forward. The Administration’s short-sighted effort … More
Libyan rebels converged on the capital city of Tripoli early on Monday with reports that the forces arrested two of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s sons, that the presidential guard protecting Qadhafi surrendered, and that the rebel forces controlled much of the city with the exception of Qadhafi’s leadership compound. Meanwhile, President Obama released a statement saying the U.S. believes Qadhafi’s regime is nearing its end and that it recognizes the Transitional National Council “as the legitimate governing authority in Libya.” The Obama Administration, which stumbled into the war in Libya with no … MoreJudy Mayka July 28, 2011 at 11:49 am
On Tuesday, Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, the only person convicted in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, appeared on Libyan state TV at a rally in support of Colonel Muammar Qadhafi—the brutal dictator and continued target of NATO forces. Megrahi was in a wheelchair, appearing frail but in good health—a stark contrast to claims that he had a mere three months to live, prompting his release from a Scottish prison nearly two years ago. Not only is Megrahi’s public support of Qadhafi a tremendous insult to … More
Last March, Turkish President Abdullah Gül and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdo?an accused Western leaders of intervening in Libya in order to take control of Libya’s vast oil and gold resources. Today, however, Turkey—NATO’s once ardent opposition to military engagement—is one of the United States’ most active partners in seeking regime change. Turkey’s roadmap is one of several potential paths the international community and the Transitional National Council (TNC) have had to choose from. However, as NATO members are anxious to wrap up the military campaign, a plan for transition … More
Rebels Offer $2M Bounty for Qaddafi
Libyans hunting runaway ruler Muammar Qaddafi place a $2 million bounty on the dictator’s head — dead or alive — as forces loyal to Qaddafi fight to control the last pockets of Tripoli still under his influence…
Official: Nicaragua Open to Qaddafi Asylum Request
Gaddafi pledges ‘martyrdom or victory’
August 24, 2011 – He’s the insurgency now. More
Walid Phares: Obama, NATO Must Stop Libya’s Hardline Islamists From Taking Power
Libya is in danger of becoming “another Iran” if the Obama administration fails to act quickly to support non-Islamist factors who led the country’s revolution, Middle East expert Walid Phares says. The hardline Islamists are just waiting to take over the country and it is only the United States and its allies in NATO that can prevent them, Phares says in an exclusive interview with Newsmax.TV. FULL STORY
Ambassador Bolton: New Libya Could Become al-Qaida Bastion
Libya’s Three Act Play — Tragedy, Drama or Farce?
Rep. Rogers: Gadhafi’s Weapons Must be Secured
Alleged Libyan Draft Constitution: Sharia Law is ‘Principal Source of Legislation’
Islamist forces “appear to make up a small but not insignificant part of the opposition coalition.”
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- Concerns Over Libyan Rebel Unity If Gadhafi Falls
- Oliver North: Obama Doesn’t Have a Plan for Libya
- Gadhafi’s Regime Teeters on Collapse
- Pentagon: Gadhafi Believed Hiding Inside Libya
Libyan Rebels Close In on Tripoli
Explosions rock Libya’s capital while rebels move closer to Muammar al-Qaddafi’s stronghold, as the country’s leader responds by pounding rebel positions with rockets, mortars and anti-aircraft fire.
- Libyan Rebels Capture Port City
- VIDEO: No Easy Answers to Libya
- Battle Rages in Cities Outside Besieged Tripoli
- Evacuation of Foreigners Planned From Tripoli
- Libya Rebels Capture Main Square in Zawiya
N.J. Senators: Extradite Lockerbie Bomber to U.S.
Doctor: Lockerbie Bomber To Live Several More Years
Cancer specialist says al-Megrahi is receiving hormone treatment as Scotland defends releasing him
Posted on September 17, 2011