Libya is different  March 02, 2011 | categories: Politics, Libya
| View Comments  The situation in Libya is very different to
that of other Middle East and North African countries in revolt.
Yet, the public opinion likes to put Libya into the same box.
Today, Libyan leader Gaddafi addressed on TV the recent
developments in Libya.  You may think of the Libyan government
and its eccentric leader however you want. But if you believe
that Libya's uprising is similar to those in revolting
neighbouring countries, then you're wrong.  What's happening in
Libya is a civil war. Rebels are armed and they strategically
capture cities and oil fields. This is very different to the
peaceful demonstrations of millions of people that we've seen in
images from Cairo.  A look at Libya's history and current state
reveals that the situation in Libya is much different to that of
neighbouring countries.  Libya is today arguably one of the most
independent states of post-colonial Africa. It is widely
accepted that Libya's welfare s