A rebel fighter reacts to incoming shells fired by soldiers loyal to Moammar Qaddafi. The rebels started out strong, but appear to be losing territory day-by-day. Photo from Radio Free EuropeLibya: The West And al-Qaeda On The Same Side -- The Telegraph
Statements of support for Libya's revolution by al-Qaeda and leading Islamists have led to fears that military action by the West might be playing into the hands of its ideological enemies.
WikiLeaks cables, independent analysts and reporters have all identified supporters of Islamist causes among the opposition to Col Gaddafi's regime, particularly in the towns of Benghazi and Dernah.
An al-Qaeda leader of Libyan origin, Abu Yahya al-Libi, released a statement backing the insurrection a week ago, while Yusuf Qaradawi, the Qatar-based, Muslim Brotherhood-linked theologian issued a fatwa authorising Col Gaddafi's military entourage to assassinate him.
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My Comment: This report delivers some disturbing observations on who are some of the 'rebels' in Libya. Read it all.
Update: Libyan rebellion has radical Islamist fervor: Benghazi link to Islamic militancy:U.S. Military Document Reveals -- Asian Tribune
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