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Doha, Qatar, 14 December 2011: Premiering on 22 December 2011, State of Denial ends Al Jazeera English’s series on Libya, Gaddafi: The End Game. It starts screening just before Libya celebrates 60 years of independence on 24 December 2011. Produced and directed by Anne Reevell (Moonbeam Films) and executive produced by South African Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winner Jon Blair, State of Denial explains in forensic detail why the Libyan downfall was not straightforward and examines why, in spite of little public support and a massive international military assault, Gaddafi managed to hang on to power for as long as he did. The documentary charts the disintegration of Gaddafi’s brutal regime through the accounts of the insiders, defectors and military advisers who helped bring it about. State of Denial includes for the first time on-the-record interviews with many senior figures of the revolution, including National Transitional Council leader, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, one of the first defectors...

The fall of Tripoli is the end of the tyranny of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, You can follow the latest reports in our breaking news video as we witness the dawn of a new Libya. Releases displayed in Africa/Lagos time 22 Aug 2011 16:19 Switzerland appeals for the protection of civilians in Libya 15:27 European Union Leaders on Developments in Libya ...

Gaddafi not a target of western airstrikes After two days of strikes by western forces on Libyan air defenses, the Pentagon said the military is not going after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Jon Decker reports. © 2011 Reuters 18 Mar 2011 15:14 Africa/Lagos RSS WordpressURL Statement by the UN Secretary-General on Libya NEW YORK, March 18, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Security Council today has taken an historic decision. Resolution 1973 affirms, clearly and unequivocally, the international community's determination to fulfil its responsibility to protect civilians from violence perpetrated upon them by their own government. The Resolution authorizes the use of all necessary measures, including a no-fly zone to prevent further casualties and loss of innocent lives. In adopting this Resolution, the Security Council placed great importance on the appeal of the League of Arab States for action. Given the critical situation on the ground, I expect immediate action ...