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The battle for Libya: a pro-democracy uprising or tribal warfare?

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For an exclusive inside look into Libya’s improvised rebellion, France 24 video journalist Jean-Marie Lemaire takes you to the frontlines. François Picard’s panel comments on the report and on the eventual need for Western-led forces to do more to tip the scales.

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Cyril Vanier, France 24 Senior correspondent

Christopher Dickey, Paris Bureau Chief and Middle East Editor for Newsweek

Pierre Conesa, Defense consultant and Professor at Sciences-Po Paris and ENA, former advisor to the French Defense Ministry

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by Anonyme - 26/03/2011 - 19:13

The report translates a chant meant to encourage "Youth of the capital, we want a night to end this" as a threat "Children of the capital, beware!"

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