Mass grave of 1,270 found in Libya
September 26th, 2011 - 5:01 am ICT by IANSMoscow, Sep 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A mass grave containing the bodies of over 1,270 people killed by Muammar Gaddafi’s forces has been found near Abu Salim prison in Tripoli, local media reported Sunday.
“We are dealing with more than 1,270 martyrs and must distinguish each one from the other for identification by comparing their DNA with family members,” a medical official Osman Abdul Jalil said.
The massacre in Abu Salim prison started June 28, 1996. The prisoners were unhappy with the conditions of detention and restrictions on meetings with relatives. The revolt was brutally put down June 29. Human rights groups said some 2,000 inmates were killed.
Massive demonstrations against longtime leader Gaddafi broke out in Libya in mid-February. The international NATO-led military operation began March 19 following a UN resolution on “targeted measures” to protect civilians.
The National Transitional Council (NTC) agreed on the makeup of an interim cabinet Monday.
NTC current chief Mahmoud Jibril has been named interim prime minister.
–IANS/RIA Novosti
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