A Free Libya ليبيا الحرة
Welcome to a Free Libya
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Yousef Shaskhshir - condensed
After Qadhaffi's fall, I suggest Shaskhir's punishment to be locked in a room for one year with a continuous loop of his own speeches
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Libya AlAhrar TV Channel Livestream
Libya Al Ahrar, the first Libyan free TV sat channel, is also available for livestream;
http://english.libya.tv/livestream/
http://english.libya.tv/livestream/
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
French humanitarian supplies arrive at Benghazi airport
This just warms my heart. Thank you France.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Some updates: May 08 2011
Eman Al-Obeidi is now in Tunis under diplomatic protection having been driven there by European Diplomats without Qadhaffi thugs' knowledge.
Libyans in Benghazi report Egyptian border guards are now demanding an entry visa issued in either Tripoli or Benghazi (started the night of Saturday May 07 2011). Apparently this also is true for Libyans flying to Cairo from abroad.
Libyans in Benghazi report Egyptian border guards are now demanding an entry visa issued in either Tripoli or Benghazi (started the night of Saturday May 07 2011). Apparently this also is true for Libyans flying to Cairo from abroad.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
HOW TO: Call Benghazi Libyana numbers
To call Libyana (92 mobile) in Benghazi:
1) Buy this phone card http://www.idtcalls.com/us/phone-cards/7601/supergold-$/
2) Call the US free number use Skype: +18005064954
3) Enter PIN
4) Then dial 011 218 9 92 xxxxx
Note: There is an extra "9" before the "92"
Over the next few days you will be able to direct dial from any phone/skype (no need to buy the card) as the international direct dial registry is updated for "+218992"
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Political Tectonics in Tripoli
It appears that Intel chief Omar Abu-Said Durdah, Oil Minister Dr Shukri Ghanim, Abu Al Qassim Al-Zawi, Abdulati Al-Ubaidi and Mousa Kusa have defected.
Reports to be confirmed. Stay tuned!!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Inside Gaddafi's brutal prison
While reporting the war in western Libya, award-winning Guardian correspondent Ghaith Abdul-Ahad was seized by Gaddafi's militia. Here he describes two weeks inside the regime's brutal prison system.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Photos from Libya Solidarity Demo
Libya Solidarity Demonstration
Geneva Switzerland.
20 March 2011
These photos can be used by anyone.
Full set LINK
Geneva Switzerland.
20 March 2011
These photos can be used by anyone.
Full set LINK
Responsibility
Excellent article from AlJazeera LINK
"So who bears the responsibility for turning Libya into a war zone and an object of an international military intervention?
Could it be those who confronted a peaceful civil uprising for freedom with lethal force, and when it escalated into a full-fledged revolt, used aerial bombardments, heavy artillery to quell it?"
"So who bears the responsibility for turning Libya into a war zone and an object of an international military intervention?
Could it be those who confronted a peaceful civil uprising for freedom with lethal force, and when it escalated into a full-fledged revolt, used aerial bombardments, heavy artillery to quell it?"
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday 20March Quick Summary
- Airstrikes on road to Benghazi were very effective with lots of Qadhaffi tanks and APCs destroyed.
- Benghazi phone lines still down, almost 40 hours. Some say they can get through on Libyana but can't confirm that
- Tripoli lines still up, lots of static and probably heavily monitored
- Someone in Benghazi with sat internet skyped that city is tense because they expect remnants of Qadhaffi's Lijan Thawriya forces in city. Apparently lots of roadblocks everywhere.
- Libya solidarity demo was held today in Geneva, will upload photos and videos soon.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Possible location of downed jet in Benghazi
Click the image for full-screen view

Link to Google Maps http://bit.ly/gpbtAy
Link to the College shown in the photo http://www.saqr.ly/index.php
Link to the College shown in the photo http://www.saqr.ly/index.php
This looks like Kuliyat Saqr Lil Hasibat (Sakhar Computer College)
Ongoing attack on Benghazi by Qadhaffi
Best coverage this morning from Benghazi is on Libya Alhurra. Apparently no foreign journalists in the area.
This is the meaning of Qadhaffi's ceasefire.
His plan is to embedd as many pro-Qadhaffi forces in Benghazi to make the protection of civilians difficult.
Possibly Soviet Era Sukhoi Su-17 shot down in Benghazi
This is the meaning of Qadhaffi's ceasefire.
His plan is to embedd as many pro-Qadhaffi forces in Benghazi to make the protection of civilians difficult.
Watch live streaming video from libya17feb at livestream.com
Possibly Soviet Era Sukhoi Su-17 shot down in Benghazi

Journalists hotel targeted
- Per the BBC webiste:
- 0739: An Al-Jazeera correspondent reports bombing on Benghazi has hit a hotel where journalists are staying.
BBC Reports on Fighting in Benghazi
Includes a surreal picture of the downed plane
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12793919
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12793919
BREAKING: girddafi attacking Benghazi
Video of girddafi plane shot down by free Libyans:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Video-Libya-Explosions-Heard-In-Benghazi-Following-Warnings-From-Obama-Cameron/Article/201103315955468?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15955468_Video%2C_Libya%3A_Explosions_Heard_In_Benghazi_Following_Warnings_From_Obama%2C_Cameron
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Video-Libya-Explosions-Heard-In-Benghazi-Following-Warnings-From-Obama-Cameron/Article/201103315955468?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15955468_Video%2C_Libya%3A_Explosions_Heard_In_Benghazi_Following_Warnings_From_Obama%2C_Cameron
Libya forces enter Benghazi
Libya forces enter Benghazi: "Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have entered the rebel-held city of Benghazi."
Friday, March 18, 2011
Live Streaming from Libya
You may watch and hear live streaming from Benghazi here:
http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb
http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb
Talk to Jazeera - zeif girddafi
This reporter deserves a Pulitzer; she is the only one I've seen who has asked the tough questions.
I wonder if zeif is really that much of a liar or if he is living in a fantasy world of denial.
I wonder if zeif is really that much of a liar or if he is living in a fantasy world of denial.
New York Times reporters to be released
This just goes to prove that girddafi and his thugs were holding them all along.
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/18/libya-says-it-will-release-times-journalists/
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/18/libya-says-it-will-release-times-journalists/
girddafi in violation of cease-fire
US Ambassador the the UN claims that girddafi is already in violation of the cease-fire. Additional evidence from Libya seems to confirm this.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/18/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/18/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1
Eager to cause suffering before his defeat Qadhaffi attacks Misratah
"A doctor says at least six people were killed Friday when tanks moved into Misrata and opened fire. He says a hospital and a mosque were shelled."
Via Associated Press
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Via Associated Press
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Military action against girddafi possible within hours
French diplomatic sources said military action could follow within hours, and could include France, Britain and possibly the United States and one or more Arab states; but a U.S. military official said no immediate U.S. action was expected.
Demonstrations in Tripoli
Reports of demonstrations in Tripoli with live gun fire being used on demonstrators. Will update with more information when it becomes available.
More of girddafi's rambling - March 17 speech given by phone
More of his crazy talk including saying foreign troops will arrive in their underwear. Crazy crazy crazy..the rambling starts at 4:20 if you want to skip all the junk beforehand.
Egypt ships arms over the border
Reports that Egypt began shipping arms to the opposition in Libya soon after the UN Security Council vote.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704360404576206992835270906.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704360404576206992835270906.html
Breaking News!
The UN approves a resolution to use al necessary measures to protect the Libyan people. This is better than a no-fly zone, this includes targeting girdaffi forces attacking civilians!
Benghazi is celebrating including the use of fireworks!!
Thank you God. We Libyans will take care of the rest and finish girdaffi off!
Benghazi is celebrating including the use of fireworks!!
Thank you God. We Libyans will take care of the rest and finish girdaffi off!
UN Vote
Eagerly awaiting the vote! Heart is pounding!
Watch it live here http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast/index.html
Watch it live here http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast/index.html
Sunday 20th March Demo in Geneva, CH
There is a demo supporting Middle East uprisings, including Libya, on 20 March in Geneva.
Place: PLACE NEUVE, GENEVA (CH)
Time: 14:30
Click Here for More Info

Place: PLACE NEUVE, GENEVA (CH)
Time: 14:30
Click Here for More Info

UN Security Council Vote
The vote will take place at 6PM EST. Please pray with me for a positive outcome. I assumed girddafi promised Russia and China oil to veto the bill, but after his desperate speech he just gave (by phone), I am starting to think he is really worried and scared. God willing!
girdaffi Speech
girdaffi currently giving a speech begging Benghazi to drop weapons and support him. He sounds desperate! The scene in Benghazi is that of utter defiance. Here are some points, I am typing as quickly as I can....
- He just used his threat of street street, house house, room room. He is threatening to attack Benghazi tonight.
- He denies any attacks on Bab-Aziziya
- He says he would rather die than see the people of Benghazi die (here's hoping)
- He claims that fear is over (more true than he knows)
- He is claiming that reports of airplanes being shot down are lies (you tube videos say otherwise)
- I'm loving this, he is actually begging for Benghazi support
- He promises parties and fireworks in Benghazi soon
- How can I hurt Benghazi, they are my sons he claims
He just hung up the phone and the people of Benghazi are out in HUGE numbers defying him and carrying the flag of liberation.
- He just used his threat of street street, house house, room room. He is threatening to attack Benghazi tonight.
- He denies any attacks on Bab-Aziziya
- He says he would rather die than see the people of Benghazi die (here's hoping)
- He claims that fear is over (more true than he knows)
- He is claiming that reports of airplanes being shot down are lies (you tube videos say otherwise)
- I'm loving this, he is actually begging for Benghazi support
- He promises parties and fireworks in Benghazi soon
- How can I hurt Benghazi, they are my sons he claims
He just hung up the phone and the people of Benghazi are out in HUGE numbers defying him and carrying the flag of liberation.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
More about the Libyan Opposition
They are a learned group
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/mar/16/libya-opposition-a-learned-group/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/mar/16/libya-opposition-a-learned-group/
Words to remember
"We will never surrender. We win or we die. We will have the next generation to fight, and after the next, the next. As for me I will live longer than my hangman" ~ Omar Mukhtar ♥
4 NYT Journalists in Libya are Missing
After roughing up the CNN crew, arresting and torturing the BBC crew and killing an Al-Jazeera cameraman, gaddafi and his thugs are at it again. They obviously do not want the truth to come out.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/16/four-n-y-times-journalists-missing-in-libya/comment-page-1/#comment-505617
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/16/four-n-y-times-journalists-missing-in-libya/comment-page-1/#comment-505617
The Draft Security Council Resolution
Here is a copy of the draft resolution. Here's praying that it passes:
http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/March_16_LibyaDraftResolution2011_1.pdf?tag=contentMain;contentBody
http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/March_16_LibyaDraftResolution2011_1.pdf?tag=contentMain;contentBody
Gains against gaddafi forces
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/world/africa/17libya.html?_r=1&ref=world
The Tea Freedom Song - Benghazi
Translation:
O tea of freedom!
Ya la la la laa lee
O you that is dear to me!
Ya la la la laa lee
Your strength is 100/100!
Ya la la la laa lee
O tea of freedom!
Ya la la la laa lee
O traitor of our revolution, off to your grave directly! Hey! Off to your grave directly!
Off to your grave directly!
Oh you who dirtied our reputation, you wellington boots face! Hey! You wellington boots face!
You wellington boots face!
You who made no one accept our flag! Hey! No one accept our flag!
No one accept our flag!
You who's killing our family, Ya la la laa lee
In control of our things, ya la la laa lee
You who's killing our family, Ya la la laa lee
In control of our things, ya la la laa lee
You who is spreading our wealth, between Chad and Mali, Hey! Between Chad and Mali!
Between Chad and Mali!
To your grave directly! To your grave directly! To your grave directly
Ya la la la laa lee
O you that is dear to me!
Ya la la la laa lee
Your strength is 100/100!
Ya la la la laa lee
O tea of freedom!
Ya la la la laa lee
O traitor of our revolution, off to your grave directly! Hey! Off to your grave directly!
Off to your grave directly!
Oh you who dirtied our reputation, you wellington boots face! Hey! You wellington boots face!
You wellington boots face!
You who made no one accept our flag! Hey! No one accept our flag!
No one accept our flag!
You who's killing our family, Ya la la laa lee
In control of our things, ya la la laa lee
You who's killing our family, Ya la la laa lee
In control of our things, ya la la laa lee
You who is spreading our wealth, between Chad and Mali, Hey! Between Chad and Mali!
Between Chad and Mali!
To your grave directly! To your grave directly! To your grave directly
Cockroaches
They say cockroaches can survive anything, even a nuclear blast. With that said, it appears that gaddafi is the cockroach because he seems to survive everything! It's weird that he calls his people cockroaches and rats, perhaps no one has told him yet.
Protestors or Rebels: How the Label Changes Our Perception of Libya
This week, in press accounts of the protests in Libya, "protestors" suddenly became "rebels." Why? And, how does the word “rebel” change the way readers perceive the conflict there? Foreign Policy Managing Editor Blake Hounshell and New York Times Foreign Editor Susan Chira explain when to start labeling a protester a rebel
North Africa's Hip Hop Protest Music
In the midst of the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt and the protests elsewhere in North Africa and the Middle East, a group of Libyan exiles who run a website called Khalas noticed one surprising common thread in the voicing of discontent … rap music. Across the region rap artists were providing the soundtrack to protests in the streets. So Khalas decided to contribute by releasing a mixtape of their own. Khalas co-founder Abdulla Darrat talks about the influence of hip hop in this latest round of protests.
Inside the Libyan Diaspora's Resistance Movement
Protesters in Libya are calling for the end of Muammar al-Qaddafi's regime - a regime that has kept the country under an information black out for years. That's why some in the Libyan diaspora feel a special responsibility to aid the flow of information in and out of the country. One member of that diaspora is OTM producer Sarah Abdurrahman. Sarah has spent the week, not as a disinterested journalist, but rather, as a part of the movement. She describes how she, along with friends and family, have been trying to bring about change in Libya from laptops in Washington DC.
Libyan Heroes are Everywhere
A Libyan scout talks about his thoughts, please click on play when you get to the page to hear him.
Libyan scout shares his ideas
Libyan scout shares his ideas
Courageous Libyans
Ben Wedeman from CNN tweeted:
Met courageous Libyan-American neurosurgeon Rida Mazagri from Charleston, West Virginia operating on wounded in Ras Lanouf hospital.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
May God Have Mercy on Him
Pilot Mokhtar Mohammed Osman who today gave his life for the Libyan cause by ignoring orders to bomb the Libyan people and instead crashing his fighter jet into gaddafi's residence of Bab-Aziziya. You are a true Libyan hero.
Bad Grammar
Is it bad grammar to write a name in lower case? You may have noticed that I spell gaddafi with a small g. My high-school English teacher would not fault me for this one, I'm quite sure!
gaddafi is good.....................for Mali
gaddafi seems to have done more for Mali than he has for Libya. Why doesn't he just go rule them? They seem to love him and want to die for him anyway!
gaddafi loves Mali
gaddafi loves Mali
gaddafi thanks Germany, Russia and China
gaddafi today thanked the governments of Germany, Russia and China for opposing a no-fly zone over Libya, promising new oil contracts.
This in addition to zeif mentioning Greece, Italy, China, Russia and India as people who have supported them (see interview below).
We Libyans will not forgive these governments for choosing oil over the blood of Libyans. I will boycott all products from these countries and God help me, I will do all within my power to make sure these countries do not get a drop of oil when Libya becomes free.
This in addition to zeif mentioning Greece, Italy, China, Russia and India as people who have supported them (see interview below).
We Libyans will not forgive these governments for choosing oil over the blood of Libyans. I will boycott all products from these countries and God help me, I will do all within my power to make sure these countries do not get a drop of oil when Libya becomes free.
Tanker Captured by Freedom Fighters
AJA showing footage of a tanker captured in Tobruk. The tanker named 'Anwar Afriqyah' was headed to al-zawya from Greece to provide fuel to gaddafi.
I am shocked that Greece is supporting gaddafi. Refer to ealier post of interview with zaif gaddafi.
I am shocked that Greece is supporting gaddafi. Refer to ealier post of interview with zaif gaddafi.
Green Book - Good for Bonfires
Anti-government demonstrators burn copies of the Green Book (Qaddafi's 1975 manifesto of government, economics and social theory) next to the Green Book Studies Center in Benghazi.
Bab Aziziya Attacks
Twitter is wild with statements of a kamikaze style attack on Bab-Aziziya (gaddafi's headquarters in Tripoli). There are also reports that the free Libyans have attacked gaddafi airports and supply lines using Mig-23s. I hope and pray that these reports are true, but I have learned that Twitter can sometimes be a rumor mill. In any case, I am not giving up hope!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Please sign the petition to recognize the transitional council
We need 5,000 signatures, if you haven't signed, please consider doing so
Click here for the petition
Click here for the petition
Libya's Transitional Council
I keep reading in the US that we don't know who the opposition in Libya are. I always thought, just ask! They are eager to talk and Europe has been proactive in reaching out to them. Well, here they are:
I'm confused
I don't know how to react to this. The UK and Portugal are supporting the Libyan people, but Turkey, the only Muslim member of Nato, has strongly opposed the idea of a no-fly zone, warning it could create "dangerous results".
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Open Letter to President Obama
Dear Mr. President
4 years ago, I was filled with hope. When I learned of you, I saw a man of convictions who would do the right thing regardless of political fallout. With hope in hand, I campaigned for you, donated to your campaign, defended you and debated countless people about the benefit of getting you into the White House. When you were inaugurated, I was filled with pride.
That was 4 years ago. As a Libyan American who just returned from Libya, I find myself in the position of wishing McCain was our leader. With regards to Libya, he has proven himself a leader.
Mr. President, I saw with my own eyes the death, torture and heartache that is happening in Libya. Each day that passes, Gaddafi kills more and more Libyans while you carry on pondering options. I am not even talking about military options, which while I am not a military expert, I am confused by the talk of complexity, being that Ronald Reagan successfully bombed Gaddafi into submission in 1986. I am talking of real moral support that requires no risk to American lives or wealth. Recognize the Transitional National Council, a group of outstanding Libyan citizens that have a stated goal of a free democratic Libya that respects human rights. This is not only good for Libya, but for America too, after all, Gaddafi has on mumereous occasions killed American citizens (Pan Am, Germany, Austria and numerous other instances). By continuing to ignore the National Council as the legitimate governing organization of Libya (we Libyans recognize it), you are by default continuing to recognize and legitimize Gaddafi, contrary to your statements that he must go. When your Secretary of State says we must have the UN leading the effort, which we all know will never happen, your government is only encouraging Gaddafi, who is crazy but not ignorant to world inaction.
Mr. President, 4 years ago I was filled with hope. Today, I plan to go support the people of Libya and with me I carry a message that real support from the U.S. is hopeless.
A man who loves America and Libya as you would love a father and mother,
Tareq
4 years ago, I was filled with hope. When I learned of you, I saw a man of convictions who would do the right thing regardless of political fallout. With hope in hand, I campaigned for you, donated to your campaign, defended you and debated countless people about the benefit of getting you into the White House. When you were inaugurated, I was filled with pride.
That was 4 years ago. As a Libyan American who just returned from Libya, I find myself in the position of wishing McCain was our leader. With regards to Libya, he has proven himself a leader.
Mr. President, I saw with my own eyes the death, torture and heartache that is happening in Libya. Each day that passes, Gaddafi kills more and more Libyans while you carry on pondering options. I am not even talking about military options, which while I am not a military expert, I am confused by the talk of complexity, being that Ronald Reagan successfully bombed Gaddafi into submission in 1986. I am talking of real moral support that requires no risk to American lives or wealth. Recognize the Transitional National Council, a group of outstanding Libyan citizens that have a stated goal of a free democratic Libya that respects human rights. This is not only good for Libya, but for America too, after all, Gaddafi has on mumereous occasions killed American citizens (Pan Am, Germany, Austria and numerous other instances). By continuing to ignore the National Council as the legitimate governing organization of Libya (we Libyans recognize it), you are by default continuing to recognize and legitimize Gaddafi, contrary to your statements that he must go. When your Secretary of State says we must have the UN leading the effort, which we all know will never happen, your government is only encouraging Gaddafi, who is crazy but not ignorant to world inaction.
Mr. President, 4 years ago I was filled with hope. Today, I plan to go support the people of Libya and with me I carry a message that real support from the U.S. is hopeless.
A man who loves America and Libya as you would love a father and mother,
Tareq
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