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Politics | Human rights

Politics | Human rights

Benghazi units prepare to liberate Tripoli

People in "liberated" Benghazi are celebrating their victory © Libyan Youth Movement/afrol News

In "liberated" eastern Libya, people are queuing to join units of the armed forces that plan to go westwards to rescue protesters in Tripoli from Ghaddafi's terror.

Benghazi, Libya's second city and the focus of unrest, has been a scene of celebrations for the last few days, after army units united with protesters and made it the centre of "liberated Libya." People have danced in the streets, sent up fireworks and even returned their arms to the military as popular committees have brought new order to the city.



But Benghazi resident have also followed the horror still unfolding in Tripoli, the capital. They are increasingly receiving messages of desperation from Tripoli, with the population there asking for help from Benghazi and other "liberated areas".



Today, reports from Benghazi indicate these appeals from Tripoli are being heard. Military units in eastern Libya have now united under a single command in solidarity with the protesters. In Benghazi, civilians are queuing to obtain guns in order to join an anticipated battle for Tripoli.



Also in nearby Al-Bayda, the people has set up a provisional government that is trying to reorganise the city and provide security. Residents agree on Libyan unity and make preparations to join a fight to liberate Tripoli.



However, while "liberated" eastern Libya is mostly safe and quiet, it is still difficult to organise anything beyond the limits of one ci

"Liberated areas" in Libya, 23 February © afrol News

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