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Libya: Revolution Day

Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Libya

September 1st is the Revolution Day of Libya [1]. Sheren (a Libyan blogger) wonders; how important this date is to the Libyan people. Why? [2] Because this is the day when Col. Muammar Al-Qaddafi [3] overthrew King Idris [4]. Libya's Independence Day is celebrated on the eve of Christmas Day. She asks, which date is of more importance?