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**Pete** · 02-23-2011, 17:06

Libya: Who is propping up Gaddafi?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12558066

"Unlike in Egypt or Tunisia, it is not the conventional military that holds the balance of power in Libya.

Instead, it is a murky network of paramilitary brigades, "revolutionary committees" of trusted followers, tribal leaders and imported foreign mercenaries.

The actual Libyan Army is almost symbolic, a weakened and emaciated force of little more than 40,000, poorly armed and poorly trained. It is part of Col Muammar Gaddafi's long-term strategy to eliminate the risk of a military coup, which is how he himself came to power in 1969............"

Interesting article.

02-23-2011, 17:06	#14
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Libya: Who is propping up Gaddafi? Libya: Who is propping up Gaddafi? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12558066 "Unlike in Egypt or Tunisia, it is not the conventional military that holds the balance of power in Libya. Instead, it is a murky network of paramilitary brigades, "revolutionary committees" of trusted followers, tribal leaders and imported foreign mercenaries. The actual Libyan Army is almost symbolic, a weakened and emaciated force of little more than 40,000, poorly armed and poorly trained. It is part of Col Muammar Gaddafi's long-term strategy to eliminate the risk of a military coup, which is how he himself came to power in 1969............" Interesting article.
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