Sunday, October 30, 2011

Libya Turning a New Leaf?

Two chemical weapons facilities have been found in Libya recently by the National Transitional Council (NTC). Mahmoud Jibril, the NTC's prime minister, informed the world on Sunday October 30th of the existence of the sites and also states the the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Jibril states that they are cooperating fully with OPCW to properly dispose of the weapons. This is a very important action for the NTC because the international community is expecting the stockpiled munitions to make their way into the black markey and chemical weapons would pose a great threat. This is an important action taken after the Israeli government believes they found Surface to Air Missiles in the hands of the Hamaas that allegedly came from Libya. This demonstrates the NTC's committment to truely change their government for the better. Perhaps there is a brighter future instore for Libya.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/30/world/africa/libya-chemical-weapons/index.html?hpt=wo_c2

Chris LeClair

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