BBC: Gaddafi acts on increasing unrest (shuts off internet & electricity)

[jannyk]

Libya has taken a series of measures, including blocking internet sites and shutting off electricity to protest areas, to try to quell rising unrest. Col Muammar Gaddafi's government has also reportedly offered to replace some top officials in a conciliatory move. Media outlets loyal to Col Gaddafi have threatened retaliation against protesters who criticise the leader.

Foreign journalists operate under restrictions in Libya, so it has been impossible to independently verify much of the information coming out of the country. But the BBC has confirmed that several websites - including Facebook and al-Jazeera Arabic - have been blocked.

Residents in Benghazi told the BBC that electricity has been cut off, and tanks are posted outside the court building.

Witnesses said 15 people had been killed during Friday's clashes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12512536

Much more detail at link...

[fascisthunter]

1. another tin-pot dictator

[ProgressiveProfessor]

3. He has been better in many ways that Chavez

But even "The Leader of the Revolution" cannot please everyone.

[upi402]

2. I wish they could know that we stand with them

15 dead- I bet it was awful and brutish there. Hope it doesn't come to that here.

[SoCalDem]

4. No electricity, no way to recharge those batteries

he is being pre-emptive..:(

[Poll_Blind]

5. Oh, if he could he would shut off the air. I have a feeling somoene will be doing that for him soon

PB