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Qaddafi’s Son Is Killed in NATO Strike A NATO airstrike Saturday night killed the youngest son of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, Saif al-Arab, and three grandchildren, a Libyan government spokesman said. Mussa Ibrahim said that the son was a civilian and … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 1, 2011

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Background: The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) is the first of its kind in the global movement to end impunity and promote justice. At the end of one of the bloodiest centuries in human … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 22, 2011

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The United States has accused Muammar Gaddafi of defying international demands for an immediate ceasefire, and France’s UN envoy predicted military action within hours of an international meeting on Libya on Saturday. Libya’s government announced on Friday an immediate ceasefire … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 19, 2011

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CNN) — Deadly conflict is raging in Libya, witnesses say, despite the government announcement of an “immediate” cease-fire after a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force to protect civilians. At least 28 people died and hundreds were … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 18, 2011

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Breaking News Alert The New York Times Fri, March 18, 2011 — 2:45 PM ET —– President Obama set forth non-negotiable conditions that he said Libya must immediately meet to avoid military action to enforce a no-flight zone and block … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 18, 2011

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U.N. Security Council Approves No-Flight Zone in Libya The United Nations Security Council approved a measure on Thursday authorizing “all necessary measures” to protect Libyan civilians from harm at the hands of forces loyal to Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi. The measure … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 17, 2011

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Gaddafi vows to crush protesters – Africa – Al Jazeera English.   Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, has appeared in Tripoli‘s Green Square, to address a crowd of his supporters in the capital. “We can defeat any aggression if necessary and arm the … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 26, 2011