On February 15, 200 people started out a protest in Benghazi against arrest of Libyan human rights activist Fethi Tarbel. Five days in, the demonstrations erupting in various part of the country have found violent resistance from Anti-al-Gaddafi forces. Libya has, till now, seen over a 100 casualties in what has been deemed to be a part of “2010–2011 Arab world protests”.
As people pour in the streets to fight for their rights, the government is finding ways to restrict internet to curb the spread of this civil war. More comprehensive ‘information blackout’ was followed by troops firing live ammunitions and fierce clashes occurring with the protesters.
Such protests should be a realization for the world to see the hardships the government in these countries has inflicted upon its people. In an effort to create a civil and peaceful world it is important to support the restoration of fundamental human rights. Along with the protests at home, international pressure should persuade the government in these countries to give in to the rightful demand of the citizens.
People are not meant to be rendered crippled under the whims of those in power.
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