Egypt-Inspired Protests Spread to Libya

Gerald · 02-16-11, 11:27 AM

CAIRO – Hundreds of Libyans calling for the government's ouster clashed with security forces firing rubber bullets and water cannons early Wednesday in the country's second-largest city as Egypt-inspired unrest spread to the country long ruled by Moammar Qaddafi.

The protest in Benghazi was triggered by the arrest Tuesday of a Libyan activist but quickly took on an anti-government tone, witnesses and activists said. The protest was relatively small in size, but it signaled anti-government activists have been emboldened by the recent wave of uprisings.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02...-spread-libya/

Note: Published February 16, 2011

Krauter · 02-16-11, 11:29 AM

About damn time.

Sailor Steve · 02-16-11, 11:35 AM

August · 02-16-11, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Egypt-inspired unrest

Poor Tunisians,

They can't get no respect!

Betonov · 02-16-11, 12:12 PM

We'll have to watch this one closely, Slovenian companies have contracts worth billions in Lybia, mostly construction

TLAM Strike · 02-16-11, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I was thinking more along the lines of:

Jimbuna · 02-16-11, 01:21 PM

Poetic justice.

krashkart · 02-16-11, 02:05 PM

Buh-bye Kuh-daffy.

Sailor Steve · 02-16-11, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I was thinking more along the lines of:

Well, there's that too.

Rockstar · 02-16-11, 04:14 PM

This region is tuning into a greater Islamic Republic right before your eyes and all that can be said 'about time'? Talk about sheep lead to the slaughter.

02-16-11, 11:27 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Egypt-Inspired Protests Spread to Libya CAIRO – Hundreds of Libyans calling for the government's ouster clashed with security forces firing rubber bullets and water cannons early Wednesday in the country's second-largest city as Egypt-inspired unrest spread to the country long ruled by Moammar Qaddafi. The protest in Benghazi was triggered by the arrest Tuesday of a Libyan activist but quickly took on an anti-government tone, witnesses and activists said. The protest was relatively small in size, but it signaled anti-government activists have been emboldened by the recent wave of uprisings. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02...-spread-libya/ Note: Published February 16, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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02-16-11, 01:21 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Poetic justice. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Buh-bye Kuh-daffy. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

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02-16-11, 12:12 PM	#5
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	We'll have to watch this one closely, Slovenian companies have contracts worth billions in Lybia, mostly construction

02-16-11, 04:14 PM	#10
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	This region is tuning into a greater Islamic Republic right before your eyes and all that can be said 'about time'? Talk about sheep lead to the slaughter.