A collective reprisal against black African migrant workers in Libya during the war that toppled Gaddafi
Excerpt
On the 21st of October 2011, the world woke to the shocking
news of the violent death of Muammar Gaddafi, a man who
had ruled Libya for forty-two years, making him one of
Africa's longest-ruling leaders. He had been sidelined by the
West for his alleged affiliation to international terrorism, his
interest in weapons of mass destruction and his ruthless rule
on his own people.
He was feared by his people because of his brutal dictatorial
rule but most of Africa adored him for his open-door policy
which allowed African migrants to enter Libya freely, his call
for Africa Unity and his massive investments in Sub Saharan
Africa. He took advantage of his grip on the continent and
used black African mercenaries to fight a battle that would
eventually, lead to his demise.
This book exposes some of the untold brutalities committed
on innocent black migrant workers who were often accused
of being Gaddaffi symapthizers.
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