Libya power structures crumble

Published: 23/02/2011 at 09:18 PM
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For decades Moamer Kadhafi has relied on political and tribal rivalries to rule over Libya, but traditional power structures are crumbling as a popular uprising gains momentum, analysts say.

Kadhafi, who came to power in 1969, quickly established himself as a belligerent and unpredictable leader, erasing longstanding power structures and maintaining personal control through an omnipresent security apparatus.

In 1977, he declared Libya a "jamihiriya,'' an alternative to capitalism and socialism that, in theory, vested power directly in the people.

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Discussion 1 : 23/02/2011 at 09:50 PM1
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Not all that dissimilar from the clan structure of Thai politics where corruption's benefits is the goal groups strive to attain.
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