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2014-08-11 Africa North

Libya airstrike foils Ansar al-Sharia attack

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Posted by Fred 2014-08-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top
File under: Ansar al-Sharia

#1 According to my sources in Libya, there is a complete disconnect between the central government and the man on the street.

The average Libyan wants nothing to do with Sharia law, nor do they support the militias in any way. They want the Libyan Army to squash the militias like a bug.

Most of them believe the militias that have not disbanded as either left over Qaddafi supporters or radical Islamists who want to turn Libya into some kind of crazy crap Taliban type paradise.

Many of them are fleeing Tripoli in droves, fearing an Islamic take over as those militias seem to have the best weapons and finances.

Posted by Bill Clinton 2014-08-11 12:38|| 2014-08-11 12:38|| Front Page Top

#2 "The average Libyan wants nothing to do with Sharia law, nor do they support the militias in any way."
Average Libyans don't count for much.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2014-08-11 14:03|| 2014-08-11 14:03|| Front Page Top

#3 That's why so many of them are leaving town.

And those remaining are hunkering down.

Posted by Bill Clinton 2014-08-11 17:33|| 2014-08-11 17:33|| Front Page Top

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