In Zawiyah, Libya, people protest against the rule of Muammar Gaddafi who declared to keep his 41-year old rule. The crowds protested chanting, “The people want the fall of the regime.” The same slogan used in protests of authoritarian rulers across the Arab world. Banners were everywhere. One read, “Libya is the land of the free and honorable.” Another had a picture of Gaddafi’s head attached to a dog body. Bullet holes covered buildings in Zawiyah and burned out vehicles remained in the streets unoccupied. The state of Zawiyah was a signal that Gaddafi was losing power. Serbian television explained Gaddafi blamed foreigners and al Qaeda for the turmoil and the Security Council for approving and allowing a war crimes inquiry. Despite what the information the press was releasing, Gaddafi claimed, “Libya is safe, there are no conflicts, Tripoli is safe. The security council could not see how Tripoli is safe.” The turmoil in Libya has had effect on the increase in oil price, which has reached over $112 a barrel. However Libya only produces 2% of the oil in the world. Many people are trying to flee the country and some have escaped to Tunisia.
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