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Pro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebels abuse of detainees
Amnesty International reported yesterday that it has gathered powerful testimonies from survivors of abuse at the hands of both pro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebel forces, in and around the town of Az-Zawiya.
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

legal issues surrounding any capture of al-Gadhafi
Amnesty International yesterday addressed the question of "What should happen to Colonel al-Gaddafi upon his capture?" saying in the report "Colonel al-Gaddafi must be given a fair trial. This is essential so that his victims in Libya can see justice being done. Everyone should be brought to justice, irrespective of their rank."
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

US officials meet the Libya Contact Group at historic time
The events in Tripoli this week unquestionably represent a turning point for the people of Libya. The departure of the Qadhafi regime opens the door to a new future for Libya. But the situation on the ground remains fluid, and the fighting has not ceased
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

U.N. Security Council to unfreeze Libyan assets
The United Nations and its diplomatic partners seeking a resolution to the Libyan crisis yesteday urged the U.N. Security Council to release assets frozen under United Nations sanctions to the country's transitional authorities to help them set up a government in the North African nation.
Libya-UN, Politics, 8/26/2011

US focus on directing money to new Libyan leaders
Chris Stevens in the last couple of days has been in contact with TNC leaders to talk further about their preparation to take physical control of the facilities where we have the remaining chemical weapons, the yellowcake, and about continuing and deepening our work together
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

Egypt denies arrival of smuggled arms in Sinai
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

US Journalist escapes Libyan prison
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

UN chief urges Libyans smooth and peaceful transition of power
With signs that the conflict that has raged in Libya for more than six months may soon end, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday appealed for a smooth and peaceful transition and pledged the assistance of the United Nations for the people of the North African nation.
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

Amnesty International urges protection of Libyan civilians amid Tripoli fighting
Amnesty International yesterday urged all sides in Libya to "protect the rights of civilians and safeguard them from attack as forces of the National Transitional Council (NTC) continued to battle for control of the capital, Tripoli."
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

Obama: Libya is near collapse
Victoria Nuland, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department Of States said yesterday "I hope you all saw the President's statement yesterday on the situation in Libya, that Tripoli is slipping from the grasp of the tyrant, that the regime is near collapse."
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/23/2011


News from around the web:

I witnessed Tripoli's liberation, but the Libyan revolution is not over yet - Guardian Unlimited
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Tribal divisions may test new Libya government - CS Monitor
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Libyan rebels target Gaddafi's last strongholds - WashingtonPost.com
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

In Towns Along the Road to Tripoli, Anxieties Compete With Exuberance - NY Times
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Gaddafi's desperate bid to save regime revealed - Guardian Unlimited
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Inside a Libyan Hospital, Proof of a Revolt’s Costs - NY Times
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

NATO attacks pro-Gadhafi forces near Sirte - Yahoo! News
Libya-NATO, Politics, 8/26/2011

A New Libyan Leadership Could Recover Billions - NPR
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Gaddafi bunkers and tunnels an elaborate setup - WashingtonPost.com
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Rebels' Assault on Tripoli Began With Careful Work Inside - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/world/africa/23reconstruct.html?ref=middleeast)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

Libya: the hunt for Gaddafi goes on - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/22/libya-hunt-for-gaddafi)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

Libya conflict: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi re-emerges - BBC
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14626202)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

After Uprising, Rebels Face a Struggle for Unity - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/world/africa/23rebels.html?ref=middleeast)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

U.S., allies seek to maintain Arab support for military intervention in Libya - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104687.html)
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/23/2011

Gadhafi's Weapons Of Concern: Shoulder-Fired Missiles - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/22/139857892/gadhafis-weapons-of-concern-shoulder-fired-missiles)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011


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