"Forty-two years to the day when the deposed Libyan leader Muammar al Qathafi led the Al Fateh Revolution on September 1, 1969, changing Libya's destiny from a monarchy to a republic, the new leaders of Libya, the rebels' National Transitional Council that has freed the country from a vicious regime after an uprising that began in mid-February, today is discussing with world leaders Libya's rebuilding.
In 1969 a young, 28-year-old Army captain, Al Qathafi and other young Free Unionist officers, kicked out King Idris in a bloodless coup. It was a change that the Libyan people had longed for and welcomed.
But the revolution went sour in the mid-70s when power appeared to have gone to Al Qathafi's head. He forgot all about his vows to the people and instead went back on his promises. His leadership gave rise to a vicious, violent and intimidatory regime that completely suppressed the Libyans' freedom.
...........As well as big prospects for developing oil drilling, the end of the conflict is bound to open up big opportunities for infrastructure, construction, electric power, telecoms, water and tourism companies who are keen to challenge for lucrative contracts.
The NTC has said those who took a lead role in backing their revolt will be rewarded, meaning that France and Britain would expect an advantage"............READ MORE
The NTC has said those who took a lead role in backing their revolt will be rewarded, meaning that France and Britain would expect an advantage"............READ MORE
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