International recognition of the National Transitional Council
Libya’s road to democracy fraught with disagreement, pitfalls
As Libya hunts for the people responsible for the attack on the U.S. Embassy last week, which killed Ambassador Chris Stevens, the country is picking carefully down the road to democracy. But violent outbursts like last week’s attack, coupled with disagreement among some Libyans themselves, complicate efforts to get the country moving again.
Top of the Hour: Human Rights Concerns in Libya, Morning Headlines
Amnesty International is warning that armed militias are threatening both the security and stability of Libya. A new report from the human rights group says at least a dozen detainees have died under torture. Mahmoud Shammam is a former Information Minister for the National Transitional Government, or NTC. He told our partner the BBC that […]
Women’s Rights in Libya One Year After the Revolution
After Ben-Ali fled Tunisia, and Mubarak ran from Egypt, the Libyan revolution began in Benghazi and then traveled east, to Tripoli. After an intense civil war bolstered by international support, Moammar Gadhafi’s 40-year reign finally ended last October in his hometown of Sirte. As Libyans celebrate the anniversary of their revolution, the state of their government is […]
Top of the Hour: Obama Visits New York for UN Meeting, Morning Headlines
President Obama is in New York for a week of intense diplomacy at the United Nations General Assembly meeting. The president will meet with the leaders of Libya’s transitional government, the NTC, as well as Afghan President Hamid Karzai.