Exclusive Interview With Tariq Saeedi on Libya
In this exclusive interview with News Central Asia editor, Tariq Saeedi he talks about what's actually at stake in Libya.
Hatred Divides Libya After Gaddafi
The long-time dictator who ruled Libya for nearly four decades with an iron fist may be gone, but racial hatred surfaces increasingly now by the day.
War Strangles Livelihoods on the Border
Tunisia’s border with Libya has been a major lifeline, keeping residents in Ben Guerdane economically afloat - so when the vital trade route is blocked by the municipality or by protestors, tempers flare.
Between Libya and the Deep Sea
NATO’s five-month bombing campaign in Libya, run under the guise of protecting civilians, is also killing victims fleeing the conflict, directly and indirectly.
Hidden Bombs Hit Libyans
The conflict in Libya between pro- and anti-Gaddafi forces will continue to take its toll on communities long after the war has ended as long as hidden bombs remain scattered across public areas.
Libya: Water Emerges as a Hidden Weapon
Libya's enormous aquatic reserves could potentially become a new weapon of choice if government forces opt to starve coastal cities that heavily rely on free flowing freshwater.
POLITICS: Balkanisation of Libya
As the battle for Libya rages on - with the country's economic heartland, Misurata, being the scene of some of the uprising's fiercest fighting - experts are warning that a 'Balkanisation' of Libya is possible if the U.S. and NATO opt to exploit loopholes in U.N. Resolution 1973 by arming the opposition.
Libyan Choice: Starve or Run
Rights groups have condemned the indiscriminate attacks on residential areas in Misrata, that have worsened an already dire situation.
Libya Uprising Hits West’s Dinner Tables
Linkages between the Libyan uprising and shelling out more money than usual at a local market in the West may not at first seem apparent but the common denominator is oil. Muammar Gaddafi's grip on power is not the sole interest of the international community. It is also the intense pressure on global food prices...
Uprising Revives Entrenched Racism Towards Black Africans
Though most will deny its existence, in Libya discrimination is common not only against migrant black Africans, but also against darker-skinned Libyans, especially from the south of the country.
