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| Libya's Gaddafi to face 'Day of Rage' |
| 2011-02-15 |
| [Iran Press TV] Thousands of Libyans, inspired by the historic revolution in Egypt, plan to hold mass protest rallies against the four-decade-long dictatorship of Muammar Qadaffy, a report says. Libyans are reportedly planning to hold rallies on Thursday, as the people-powered revolution continues to sweep the Arab World. The report published in Mail Online under the title "Now even Mad Dog Qadaffy faces a Day of Rage" writes that even Libyans are now daring to hope that the 41-year-long rule of Qadaffy might be coming to an end. The Monday report comes three days after a revolution ousted president Hosni Mubarak from power in Egypt. The report also added that underground opposition groups and civil society movements were planning to hold mass pro-democracy protests in major cities across the country in the coming days. "Behind the closed doors of their homes, they discussed whether the winds of change might blow through their own country," the report said. Media Reports say the ageing dictator fears his country may soon face similar protests like Tunisia and Egypt. Sources say Qadaffy has held a series of meetings in recent days with brass hats within his regime to discuss concerns in the event of large-scale protests. The world's longest serving leaders. Col. Qadaffy has been in power for over 40 years after assuming control in a military coup during the 1960s. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 There's no real independent middle class in Libya. The entire economy runs on oil and gas revenues funneled thru the government. |
| Posted by: phil_b 2011-02-15 20:30 |
| #1 very much doubt that there will be success, since the Army is going to be behind daffy. |
| Posted by: Ptah 2011-02-15 16:27 |