Monday, August 29, 2011

Is Libya Becoming A Terrorist Arms Depot

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Libya Threatens To Become Terrorist Arms Depot -- Jerusalem Post



Post-Gaddafi chaos exposes arsenals of small arms and chemicals to raids by smugglers and militants.



The collapse of strongman Muamar Gaddafi’s government and the ensuing chaos in Libya could prove to be boon to the militant groups in Africa and the Middle East by opening up arsenals of weaponry ranging from small arms to chemicals, experts are warning.



Rebels have seized much of the country including most of the capital Tripoli, but as of late Thursday they were still battling Gaddafi loyalists and struggling to establish law and order in a country wracked by six months of civil war. Unorganized opposition fighters and ordinary Libyans have pried open weapons stores in the search for arms for battle and tradable goods.



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My Comment: At least the U.S. is trying to stop this arms bazaar.

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