The document discusses the ongoing conflict in Libya between rebels seeking to end Gaddafi's autocratic rule and Gaddafi's regime. Gaddafi has responded to protests with military force, censorship, and recruiting mercenaries. The rebels have formed a transitional government in Benghazi and fighting continues as Gaddafi refuses to surrender power. UN intervention through a no-fly zone aims to pressure Gaddafi to end the violence against civilians. Perceptions of the conflict differ depending on whether one supports Gaddafi or the rebels.
2. Explain a current issue involving a historical event. Study Assignment
3. Beginning in early February, rebels opposed to the government in Libya are fighting to end Muammar Gaddafi’s autocratic rule. Gaddafi has responded with military force and other measures such as censorship and recruiting mercenaries to bolster his troops. Gaddafi has tried to communicate with opposition leaders through a representative but the rebels have pledged to fight at all costs until Gadhafi surrenders. The rebels have formed a coalition called the Transitional National Council based in Benghazi, a city located east of the Tripoli, the capital of Libya. The Conflict in Libya
4. Also referred to as Colonel Gaddafi, he has been the leader of Libya since a military coup on September 1, 1969. Gaddafi’s political committees resembled communist parties. The use of censorship, arbitrary detention, jailings, disappearances, torture. Libya was the most censored country in the middle east under Gaddafi’s rule. Corruption - Much of the country's income from oil, which soared in the 1970s, was spent on arms purchases and on sponsoring the military. Who is Muammar Gadhafi?
5. In early February 2011, major political protests broke out in Libya against Gaddafi's government and quickly turned into a general uprising. High unemployment and demands for freedom have also fueled the protests. From March 6 to March 15, Gaddafi’s regime lands a counteroffensive and advances towards Benghazi. March 19 – UN intervention as it passes a resolution to impose a no fly zone in Libya March 20 – British jets attack Gaddafi March 22 – The US fires 161 cruise missiles in to Libya March 28 – The rebels retreat, pulling out from major cities such RasLanulf and Brega The Conflict
6. People view this issue in different ways. Supporters of Gaddafi will have opposing views to the rebels. Perception
7. Communication through news channels and websites allow us to know about current events. Language helps us to share information and to pass data around about the happenings in our world. Language
8. Our feelings and duties towards our own nations will influence our emotions on this subject. Our interpretations on this subject changes how we view things. Emotion
