Libyan rebel fighter Hamsa Mohammed Cherkasi, 25, was a riot policeman for Moammar Kadafi's regime before defecting. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)Libya Rebels Just Learning How To Use Their Guns -- L.A. Times
Young, inexperienced fighters have left jobs and families to battle Moammar Kadafi's forces. The rebels don't want to end up like their parents, trapped in a police state. But some shoot more photos than bullets.
Reporting from Bin Jawwad, Libya - He had the tough, focused bearing of a combat veteran. Tall and powerfully built, he wore form-fitting camouflage fatigues, sunglasses and combat boots. A Kalashnikov assault rifle was slung across his chest.
Meet Hussam Bernwi, insect exterminator. He drove his pest control truck to the front. He's 36 and never been to war before. His newly purchased weapon was dangling from a strap because he needed both hands to videotape battle scenes for the folks back home.
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My Comment: At least they are not Al Qaeda.
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