Sunday, March 27, 2011

Libyan Crisis

The tide is turning again in Libya. After Gadhaffi's forces had quashed the rebels and taken back most of the cities from rebel control, US-led air attacks by NATO forces have crippled the government, and rebels have regained control of Ajdabiyah and other areas. Hope this bodes well for the people of LIbya, but what is stark and repelling is the United States' obvious double standards with respect to human rights and democracy. When oil is concerned, the US is a "saviour" of human rights... Kuwait, Iraq, and now Libya. But when millions die in Congo, Sudan and other African nations from unspeakable atrocities by its dictators, the US simply turns away, and leaves it to poor, under-equipped forces from the UN member countries to try salvage some humanity. Come on big brother, you can do better than that!

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