| Al Qathafi Daughter in Exile Breaks Rules by Urging Revolt Against Libya’s New Rulers 30/11/2011 10:52:00 | ||
| The Libyan government is requesting the Algerian authorities to arrest and deport back to Libya Ayesha Al Qathafi, the daughter of the former Libyan dictator, along with her brothers Mohammed and Hannibal to face criminal charges.The request has become even more demanding after Ayesha put herself in direct conflict with a pledge she and her family members made when they were given a safe haven in Algeria, not to make public statements at the risk of losing their status as humanitarian refugees.On Tuesday, in violation of the terms of her exile in Algeria, in an audio message broadcast on Syria’s on Syria’s Arrai TV station, Ayesha Al Qathafi urged Libyans to overthrow their new rulers.She called for a revolt against the men who overthrew her father, the government she said “arrived with the planes of NATO.”Following the traditional 40-day mourning period after her father’s death, Ayesha went on to tell Libyans: “My father has not left, he is always among us. Don’t forget the orders of your father urging you to continue fighting, even if you no longer hear his voice.”Her father, the former Libyan dictator was ousted from power after 42 years in power. He was captured with his son and Ayesha’s brother Muatassim on October 20 and killed. Ayesha, her mother Safiya and her brothers Mohammed and Hannibal fled Libya as the Libyan capital fell and sought refuge in neighbouring Algeria.Two other brothers, Seif al-Arab and Khamis were killed during the NATO-led bombing, while Seif al-Islam, described as a “helpless criminal”is held captive awaiting trial for his crimes against the Libyan people in the Libyan hilltown of Zintan awaiting trial.In September, after similar statements that she has now made, Ayesha was warned by Algerian officials that if she repeated them she could be expelled.The Algerian rulers who had close ties with the Al Qathafi regime, have since been making efforts to repair strained relations with Libya’s new leaders, and they won’t be happy with her latest message.. |
Al Qathafi Daughter in Exile Breaks Rules by Urging Revolt Against Libya’s New Rulers
**Amin Ahmed** is a Libyan journalist and contributor at TripoliPost, reporting on current affairs, business, and regional developments. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to fair, balanced journalism, he delivers stories that keep readers informed about Libya and the world beyond its borders. He can be reached at amin.ahmed@tripolipost.com
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