Before the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, hundreds of thousands of guns were distributed in Libya to fight the civil war. Getting them back is not so easy, as this Time video explains.
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Video of the Day: Herman Cain’s confusion on Libya
A journalist quizzed Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain on Barack Obama’s reaction to Libya and whether he supported it. Cue confusion from Cain on Libya on exactly what Obama had done in Libya and what Cain would do differently.
When citizen journalists become war photographers
The war in Libya was full of young freelance journalists and photographers. But what happens when a war zone is full of inexperienced youngsters who don’t work for a news organisation with a safety focus?
After Libya, what now for ‘responsibility to protect’?
How far has the ‘responsibility to protect’ (R2P) that triggered military action to protect civilians in Libya been advanced by the country’s liberation? asks Tim Dunne and Jess Gifkins.
An interview with Gaddafi’s personal driver
Huneish Nasr served as Muammar Gaddafi’s driver for over 30 years. From a prison cell in Misrata he reveals details about the despot’s final days to Martin Chulov — including the moment of their capture.
From Soviet scraps to backpack drones: the weapons of Libya’s rebels
In the early months, rebel forces fought Colonel Gaddafi’s men using weapons and weapons systems cobbled together using scraps from the Soviet era. As time got on — and thanks to the NATO intervention — rebel weapons became a lot more hi-tech, writes NAJ Taylor.
Who sold Gaddafi his guns?
Arms sales to Libya in the five years proceeding the recent conflict came mostly came from European nations, including Italy ($432m), Serbia ($67m), and the UK ($57m), reports NAJ Taylor.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The birth of ‘liberated’ Libya
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Crikey Says: Justice in Gaddafi’s humiliation
The circumstances around the death of Muammar Gaddafi are unclear and likely to remain so. He was filmed injured but alive, and then later died of gunshot wounds, including one to the head.
Blood mixes with waste: Gaddafi pulled from a drain
Gaddafi may look like the main game, and he’ll be on every front page of the world today, but he was a relic surviving into the new world from the old.
The death of Gaddafi
Crikey media wrap: Muammar Gaddafi, the dictator that ruled Libya for over four decades, is dead. What now for Libya?
Political snippets: The market says Gillard’s going
The Crikey Labor Leadership indicator has the Prime Minister’s chances of being in the job at the time of the next election as less than a third.
Gaddafi’s bizarre secret shag pad
A cozy double bed, flowery carpets, small lamps, a Jacuzzi and a…gynecological examination room. This was Muammar Gaddafi’s bizarre secret “love den,” writes Babak Dehghanpisheh.
Gaddafi: ‘we will burn the ground under their feet’
Colonel Gaddafi has broadcast a fiery message from hiding, vowing to continue fighting rebels until the bloody end. He warned rebel forces to ‘get ready for the guerrilla war.’
Italy: looking for friends in Libya
Friendship is notoriously fickle when it is forged between political leaders. No less so across the Mediterranean, writes Josephine McKenna from Rome.
Where in the world is Colonel Gaddafi?
Crikey media wrap: His compound was stormed by protesters this week but the man who has controlled Libya for over 40 years remains in hiding. The hunt is now on for Colonel Gaddafi.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The ABC confected nothing
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Media briefs: Nine News apologises … US AG to investigate 9/11 hacks …
In today’s Media Briefs: Nine News apologises for fake chopper cross … The Department of Corrections … US Attorney general to investigate NotW 9/11 phone-hacking allegations … Trapped journalists leave Tripoli hotel after five days … and more …
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The absolute resentment of Julia Gillard
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Gaddafi compound falls to rebels
Crikey media wrap: After a day of heavy fighting, Libyan rebels stormed Colonel Gaddafi’s main Tripoli compound, looting weapons and celebrating the apparent defeat of Gaddafi atop the iconic gold statues of his regime.
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Gazing into the crystal ball of a post-Gaddafi Libya
With Colonel Gaddafi’s reign about to come to an end, what’s next for Libya? First up will be ensuring supply of basic services and food, writes Benjamin Cornford.
Video of the Day: Libya’s other crisis
Months of bombing and fighting has had a significant impact on mental illness in Libya, with dwindling medicine, rising rates of post-traumatic stress and not enough facilities to house the patients.
Where is Gaddafi hiding?
Is Muammar Gaddafi still in Tripoli? Or even Libya? He hasn’t been seen for two months. As forces swoop in on his suspected hideout in the Libyan capital, even the leader of the rebel movement admits he doesn’t know if Gaddafi is inside.
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Rebels gain control of Libya
Colonel Gaddafi is losing his stronghold over Libya, with increased fighting with rebel forces in recent days who captured two of Gaddafi’s sons and have regained much of the capital Tripoli.
Media briefs: APC to increase regs … more NotW hacking … SMH appoints readers’ ed …
Trendy Salt’s cafe missive … Front Page of the Day … Australian Press Council plans to increase regulation … Milly Dowler phone hackers “used more than one voicemail” …
