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Libya Politics | Human rights Libya "day of rage" kicks off
For today, a Libyan day of rage against the regime of Mohamar al-Ghaddafi was announced widely through social media, and the idea was received so enthusiastically in parts of the country that protests started already yesterday.
Local reports from Az-Zintan claim that the "Revolutionary Guard" has fled the town, that the local offices of the security forces have been taken over by the people and that several building are on fire. Also in nearby Ar-Rujban, locals claim to have chased security forces out of town. New, unconfirmed reports indicate that protesters in the north-western town of Yifrin (Yefren) also have set fire to a local government building. Equally unconfirmed reports from the eastern town of Darnah (Derna) claim that "all are protesting." The quietest city so far in Libya is the capital, Tripoli, where government has gone out off the way to assure it being prepared. Already yesterday, all students were obliged to participate in pro-Ghaddafi demonstrations, or lose their right to study. However, the crowds gathering for a pro-regime manifestation at central Tripoli's Green Square were rather small. Also, leading human rights activists and others trying to organise protests in Tripoli have been arrested during the last few days, representing a serious setback for the protest movement in the capital. Tripoli today was rather empty, with most of the local population staying at home to avoid being associated with either of the sides. Small pro-regime and even smaller anti-regime manifestations were observed in parts of the city. In other parts of Libya, and among the Libyan Diaspora, the lack of larger protests in Tripoli is causing anger. "Come on Tripoli! Wake up," was a much tweeted message during the afternoon as it became clear that the capital would not join in on the nation-wide protests. By staff writers © afrol News - Create an e-mail alert for Libya news - Create an e-mail alert for Politics news - Create an e-mail alert for Human rights news
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