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Libyan rebels loot and attack suspected Gadhafi loyalists

Human Rights Watch reports abuses in western mountain towns

by macleans.ca on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:18pm - 3 Comments

Anti-Gadhafi rebels in the mountains of western Libya have reportedly looted houses and abused residents of four towns recently seized from government forces. The violence and damage is against suspected Gadhafi loyalists, according to Human Rights Watch. The organization said the looting in al-Awaniya, Rayaniyah, Qawalish and Zawiyat al-Bagul included many businesses and that homes were burnt. At least two medical centres are also deserted, and suspected loyalists have reportedly been beaten. The findings were released as the French government says Moammar Gadhafi is prepared to step down as the country’s leader.

Sydney Morning Herald

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Anonymous

So these are the guys that we are helping to gain power in that country. What kind of monster are we creating?

Anonymous

It is hardly surprising that people take revenge on others during civil wars. The experience of our Loyalist forebears at the hands of their neighbours is an example. It is not a reason to dismiss the revolution in Libya.