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Lies behind the “Humanitarian War” in Libya: There is no evidence! (Part 1), NATO Crimes In Libya.

This document makes it possible to understand how international law and justice works, but mostly how its basic principles can be bypassed. The resolutions passed against Lybia are based on various allegations : notably on the statement claiming that Gaddafi had lead jet attacks on his own people and engaged in a violent repression against uprising, killing more than 6000 civilians. These allegations were spread before they could have been verified. Eventhough it was on the basis of this claim that the Lybian Jamahiriya governement was suspended from the United Nations Human Rights Council, before being referred to the United Nations Security Council. One of the main sources for the claim that Gaddafi was killing his own people is the Libyan League for Human Rights, an organisation linked to the International Federation of Human Rights (the FIDH). On the 21st of February 2011, the General-Secretary of the LLHR, Dr. Soliman Bouchuiguir, initiated a petition in collaboration with the organisation UN Watch and the National Endowment for Democracy. This petition was signed by more than 70 NGOs. Then a few days later, on the 25th of February, Dr. Soliman Bouchuiguir went to UN Human Rights Council in order to expose the allegations concerning the crimes of Gaddafi’s government. In July 2011 we went to Geneva to interview Dr. Soliman Bouchuiguir. Soliman Bouchuguir is an unheard of figure for most, but he has authored a doctoral thesis that has been widely quoted and used in

Rep. Kucinich: Obama Could be Impeached Over Libya

International military operation has begun in Libya, as a result of a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a no fly zone, and other necessary measures. Some lawmakers are questioning how Obama could make this decision, without approval. Congressman Dennis Kucinich says Obama’s unconstitutional move would appear on its face to be an impeachable offense. He explains why he thinks the Constitution has been violated.

US bombs in Libya officially illegal after 60 days of war

NATO’s campaign in Libya rumbles on, two months after it started. The US, which led the operation, is still highly engaged without official consent from Congress. According to the Constitution, America’s military action over Libya is now illegal. But as RT’s Lauren Lyster reports, few on Capitol Hill seem concerned. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com
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House scolds Obama on Libya move

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House scolds Obama on Libya move
“President Obama is in violation of the constitution and the authority under the War Powers Act as well. The United States Congress now cannot sit idly by any longer.”
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Ann Curry leads a two-hour discussion about the state of education in our region and America.
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Italy: Libya considering constitutional reforms

Italy: Libya considering constitutional reforms
Libyan authorities are considering constitutional changes as they try to cope with a week of unrest by anti-government protesters demanding political and economic reforms, the Italian foreign ministry said Sunday.
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MCA on track to hold EGM
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA are on track to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) next month to amend the party constitution and pave the way for a postponement of the party election, provided enough delegates agree to such a requisition.
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