Libya: Benghazi unrest, to Civil War, to a new government and Gaddafi's death.

[opebo]

So the Men in Beards get another country. 

I didn't know Al and Lewis were into global conquest. 

Ugh, its not that bad. I meant the Islamists.

[Middle-aged Europe]

InTrade has dropped though with rumors being somewhat quelled, now at 31% to leave before the end of August.

And back at 48.5% again!

Those erratic numbers are completely meaningless. Tomorrow it probably will be at 90%, the day after that at 10%, then back at 60%...

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Well the rebels claim to have taken Brega again now, and Gaddafi's former Prime Minister and basically right hand man in his original coup has also defected.

I think it's safe to say the writing's on the wall...

[The Mikado]

Colonel Gaddafi's daughter Hana, reported killed in US bombings of Libya a quarter-century ago, apparently...wasn't killed and has been kept in secret for the last 25 years so Gaddafi could have a "they killed my daughter" moral high ground?

[Antonio the Sixth]

So it looks like the masquerade is finally coming to an end... Let's hope Gaddafi's fall will spur other protest movements like Syrians...

[opebo]

So it looks like the masquerade is finally coming to an end... Let's hope Gaddafi's fall will spur other protest movements like Syrians...

Um, why would we hope for that?  Longing for the Caliphate are you?

[Filuwaúrdjan]

So the Men in Beards get another country. 

I didn't know Al and Lewis were into global conquest. 

Shhhh... keep it quiet. People might hear.

[Frodo]

Well the rebels claim to have taken Brega again now, and Gaddafi's former Prime Minister and basically right hand man in his original coup has also defected.

I think it's safe to say the writing's on the wall...

Wish I could say the same for Syria... 

[The Mikado]

So the Men in Beards get another country. 

I didn't know Al and Lewis were into global conquest. 

Shhhh... keep it quiet. People might hear.

Honestly, an Al + Lewis government might be pretty great.

[Antonio the Sixth]

So the Men in Beards get another country. 

I didn't know Al and Lewis were into global conquest. 

Shhhh... keep it quiet. People might hear.

Honestly, an Al + Lewis government might be pretty great.

This.

[opebo]

I didn't know Al and Lewis were into global conquest. 

Shhhh... keep it quiet. People might hear.

Honestly, an Al + Lewis government might be pretty great.

Lewis, OK, you're quite right, but Al not so much, obviously.

[Silent Hunter]

I think it's safe to say the writing's on the wall...

I suppose people here know where that expression actually comes from...

[GMantis]

Apparently, Gadhafy's forces have decided that they don't have enough enemies...
Libyans (probably Gadhafy loyalists) invade Tunisia

[Lief 🗽]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44212588/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/

Rebels have taken Zawiya and cut off Tripoli.

[Bunwahaha [still dunno why, but well, so be it]]

Yeah, the guys who started from Zintan and around finally reached and freed Zawiyah. Great.

(when you look at how those resisting cities in the mountains like Zintan and Nalut are small that's something...)

Now they have a port on the West of Tripoli and they are close to the biggest border with Tunisia, so much for supply.

Yesterday they had announced to have taken Zliten between Misrata and Tripoli, Tripoli would be cut soon. Would finally finish by a military solution, seems could do an Abidjan '11, maybe in longer and maybe in tougher, hopefully no French helicopters will do a Mogadicio '98. Wonder whether Gaddafi would play tough like Gbagbo defending till the last minute, or fleeing like his idol. Sky of Tripoli might become busy in the coming days...

And hey, birthday of Gaddafi's coup is on 01/09, would be great...

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Battle for Tripoli has begun. Rumor mill says Gaddafi and sons are preparing to leave.

[Lief 🗽]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/us-libya-idUSTRE77A2Y920110821

Looks promising.

[Mr. Morden]

What exactly is happening in Tripoli?  At the moment, it's an internal uprising from within the city, no?  The actual rebel units from Zawiyah and Gharyan haven't made their way there yet, have they?

[Tender Branson]

I hope they finish him off now in the coming days so that it won't last any longer ...

[Middle-aged Europe]

"Muammar al-Gaddafi to no longer be leader of Libya before midnight ET 31 Aug 2011" at 47.7% on Intrade.

BUY NOW.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Seems like this is finally coming to an end.

Kudos to France and Britain for having done the right thing, and to the USA for following them. It's rare to see western countries acting intelligently and effectively in the Middle East.

[Nhoj]

Sounds like Saif Gaddafi may have been captured

[Keystone Phil]

His Wiki was edited to say that he died today. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muammar_Gaddafi

[Insula Dei]

I can't say in all honesty that I'm sorry for Saif about his impending death.

[Mr. Morden]

The rebels have taken over much of Tripoli.  Al Jazeera is showing live pictures of Tripoli residents celebrating in the streets.  Fighting continues in several areas of the city.