Ahmed Zubair al-Senussi, a 79 year old man, has recently been elected as the leader for Eastern Libya. Though around 4000 to 5000 people had nominated him to rule the region, when it came time for decision-making, many were apprehensive about his role as leader. Many people feared that someone ruling one region of the country would only result in the division of it. But Senussi explains that he doesn't care about the oil of the country as he believes that the "oil is for all Libyan people." He believes the first thing Libya needs is stability and security in the country after the end of Qaddafi's rule. Al-Senussi explains that Libyans have the right to oil will be written into the constitution. Al-Senussi is also part of the National Transitional Council, and along with the government, has decided to make Libya a decentralized nation with more than local councils, so that all decisions are made on some sort of equal ground with fair votes. With all these good changes happening for the country, leaders are skeptical in heading towards the "international community" with this new idea. People don't want Libya to become divided or undemocratic as this "puts the country in danger."
This article really stuck to me after reading the article about Kony. It's amazing to see the progress some countries are making and the way some countries are moving in a backwards direction. Some countries are self-destructing while others are moving forward after their own disastrous episode in history. The idea of making Libya a decentralized state seems to be a good idea, but after witnessing corruption around the world, it's difficult to say whether Libyan leaders will be loyal to her people. Though Al-Senussi claims that he isn't interested in the oil that Libya withholds, it is difficult to say whether he actually means it or not. The world has already seen to much of governments promising one thing and then doing another. The article states that Al-Senussi was jailed for 31 years after failing to conduct a coup d'etat while Qaddafi was in rule, while gives us a sense of hope that he will do good to Eastern Libya and the country as a whole, as being part of the NTC.
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This article really stuck to me after reading the article about Kony. It's amazing to see the progress some countries are making and the way some countries are moving in a backwards direction. Some countries are self-destructing while others are moving forward after their own disastrous episode in history. The idea of making Libya a decentralized state seems to be a good idea, but after witnessing corruption around the world, it's difficult to say whether Libyan leaders will be loyal to her people. Though Al-Senussi claims that he isn't interested in the oil that Libya withholds, it is difficult to say whether he actually means it or not. The world has already seen to much of governments promising one thing and then doing another. The article states that Al-Senussi was jailed for 31 years after failing to conduct a coup d'etat while Qaddafi was in rule, while gives us a sense of hope that he will do good to Eastern Libya and the country as a whole, as being part of the NTC.
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You have done a nice job with the articles overall. You separate the summary from your comments and your summary is solid.It is interesting to look at the Middle Easy and see so many changes taking place. Syria, I think, is the country to really watch now.
ReplyDeleteDo make sure you get some longer pieces in here as well in the next week as it is the end of the first three week period.