SIRTE (BNO NEWS) -- A video released by the Global Post appears to capture an unidentified man sodomizing ousted Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi with an object before he was eventually killed.
The video was released on Friday but a closer review of the footage on Saturday appears to show a person bending over and inserting a thin piece of wood inside Gaddafi's bottom. The video was released by the website Global Post, which obtained the footage from rebel fighters.
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Gaddafi was captured on Thursday morning by fighters supporting Libya's transitional government as he tried to flee his hometown Sirte. He was eventually shot dead, but it remains unclear whether he was executed by his captors or if he was killed during fighting between pro-Gaddafi and anti-Gaddafi forces.
On Friday, Amnesty International urged the new Libyan authorities to ensure a full, independent and impartial investigation into how Gaddafi died. "If Colonel Gaddafi was killed after his capture, it would constitute a war crime and those responsible should be brought to justice," said Claudio Cordone, Senior Director at Amnesty International.
Cordone added: "Investigating whether or not his death was a war crime might be unpopular. However, the NTC (National Transitional Council) must apply the same standards to all, affording justice even to those who categorically denied it to others."
A spokesman for the United Nations human rights office also called for an investigation on Friday, describing images of Gaddafi's last moments as 'very disturbing'. Libyan authorities previously said Gaddafi, who ruled the African country from 1969 until earlier this year, died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Libya has been engulfed in a civil war since an uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's regime began in mid-February, while pro-Gaddafi forces have been accused of violently cracking down on anti-government protesters. It led to UN Security Council Resolution 1973 which authorized member states to impose a no-fly zone over the North African country and to take 'all necessary measures' to protect civilians.
It is believed more than 25,000 people have been killed during the civil war.
NATO should've kept their nose out of Libya, the NTC is already fragmenting and as we see from the vid, the next lot to gain power will probably be no better than the last. Ideal opportunity now for insertion of Islamic fundamentalists into Govt structure.
"If Colonel Gaddafi was killed after his capture, it would constitute a war crime and those responsible should be brought to justice," said Claudio Cordone, Senior Director at Amnesty International."
Hello Claudio, let it be. Not to say any bad deed is justified, but the Colonel was responsible, directly and indirectly for tens of thousands of deaths and sufferings. He's gone. Most Libyans and relieved and joyful. Life goes on. Trying to make a big deal out of Gaddafi's last minutes is futile and, to quote the great bard, "Much Ado About Nothing."
The behaviour of the rebel forces in Libya is strong reinforcement of the fears that other governments in the region hold. Everyone from Syria, to Iran to the Gulf States to Israel is paying attention. These events will serve to encourage a harsher crackdown on protestors in Iran and the Gulf States.Iin respect to Israel, it will fuel the fears of what would happen if any arab group invaded Israel. Similar events occurred in Tunisia and Egypt where mobs have run amuck. I anticipate a backlash and ratcheting up of crackdowns on dissent and protest in the region.
The behaviour of the rebel forces in Libya is strong reinforcement of the fears that other governments in the region hold. Everyone from Syria, to Iran to the Gulf States to Israel is paying attention. These events will serve to encourage a harsher crackdown on protestors in Iran and the Gulf States.Iin respect to Israel, it will fuel the fears of what would happen if any arab group invaded Israel. Similar events occurred in Tunisia and Egypt where mobs have run amuck. I anticipate a backlash and ratcheting up of crackdowns on dissent and protest in the region.
How can we expect much different? Human nature has a great capacity for revenge. Middle Eastern countries in particular, don't have a tradition of peaceful transitions of government. Even their religion is steeped in references to (even demands for....) bloody revenge - for all sorts of infractions. They've known nothing for hundreds of years except control by heavy-handed stern men, whether they be Kings, Immans, dictators or generals. Live by the sword, die by the sword.
The behaviour of the rebel forces in Libya is strong reinforcement of the fears that other governments in the region hold. Everyone from Syria, to Iran to the Gulf States to Israel is paying attention. These events will serve to encourage a harsher crackdown on protestors in Iran and the Gulf States.Iin respect to Israel, it will fuel the fears of what would happen if any arab group invaded Israel. Similar events occurred in Tunisia and Egypt where mobs have run amuck. I anticipate a backlash and ratcheting up of crackdowns on dissent and protest in the region.
How can we expect much different? Human nature has a great capacity for revenge. Middle Eastern countries in particular, don't have a tradition of peaceful transitions of government. Even their religion is steeped in references to (even demands for....) bloody revenge - for all sorts of infractions. They've known nothing for hundreds of years except control by heavy-handed stern men, whether they be Kings, Immans, dictators or generals. Live by the sword, die by the sword.
I understand your point, but the behaviour of the "victors" is rather offensive. For people that regularly yell out religious slogans and demand respect for their religious views, they seem to have discarded the positions on respect for the wounded, the dead and the need for a proper burial. How can they be respected and believed when they behave in such a primitive and deplorable manner? Ghaddaffi has been turned into a carnival sideshow now with people coming to gawk at the corpse.
All that this abuse will do is further the ethnic and tribal animosities in Libya. Not overly bright, but yes, typical of the middle eastern mentality and one that highlights the double standard on display.. I recall the condemnation that followed the mistake made by US personnel when they cremated some Taliban remains. All the fingers were pointed. Jihad was called for etc. etc. And yet not a peep from any of those same people when this brutalization of Ghaddaffi occurs.
the behaviour of the "victors" is rather offensive. For people that regularly yell out religious slogans and demand respect for their religious views, they seem to have discarded the positions on respect for the wounded, the dead and the need for a proper burial. How can they be respected and believed when they behave in such a primitive and deplorable manner? Ghaddaffi has been turned into a carnival sideshow now with people coming to gawk at the corpse.
All that this abuse will do is further the ethnic and tribal animosities in Libya. Not overly bright, but yes, typical of the middle eastern mentality and one that highlights the double standard on display.. I recall the condemnation that followed the mistake made by US personnel when they cremated some Taliban remains. All the fingers were pointed. Jihad was called for etc. etc. And yet not a peep from any of those same people when this brutalization of Ghaddaffi occurs.
This is what happens when you arm a bunch of religous zealots and give them the wests support for a violent revolution . Does anyone believe that the rebels will change their behaviour now ? Have nato allowed an Islamic extremist organisation to gain control of Libya ? Gadaffi was killed like a dog on television . Who is next ?
This is what happens when you arm a bunch of religous zealots and give them the wests support for a violent revolution . Does anyone believe that the rebels will change their behaviour now ? Have nato allowed an Islamic extremist organisation to gain control of Libya ? Gadaffi was killed like a dog on television . Who is next ?
When you look at the arms/war/invasion business....You realize while they the backers of such events talk a good peace/democracy story it does not behoove them in any way.
Instead they like to supply various groups with weapons & install puppet regimes so they later have more business retrieving said weaponry one bullet at a time & removing the puppet when it no longer responds to tugs at it's strings.
Hard to believe? Judge the trees they plant by the fruit it bears & see.
the behaviour of the "victors" is rather offensive. For people that regularly yell out religious slogans and demand respect for their religious views, they seem to have discarded the positions on respect for the wounded, the dead and the need for a proper burial. How can they be respected and believed when they behave in such a primitive and deplorable manner? Ghaddaffi has been turned into a carnival sideshow now with people coming to gawk at the corpse.
All that this abuse will do is further the ethnic and tribal animosities in Libya. Not overly bright, but yes, typical of the middle eastern mentality and one that highlights the double standard on display.. I recall the condemnation that followed the mistake made by US personnel when they cremated some Taliban remains. All the fingers were pointed. Jihad was called for etc. etc. And yet not a peep from any of those same people when this brutalization of Ghaddaffi occurs.
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Ditto, The 'respect' for religious views seems to only be a factor if the killers belonged to another religion. Can you imagine the uproar if U.S navy seals were filmed shoving a stick up Osama Bin Laden's bottom.
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