Sibling Rivalry Among Gadhafi's Sons Threatens Possible Peace Plan -- AolNews.com
Two of Moammar Gadhafi's sons are secretly offering to push their father aside and lead Libya toward democracy. However, the plan faces possible sabotage not only by rebels whose hatred of the whole Gadhafi family runs deep, but also -- and perhaps even more -- by a fierce, violent sibling rivalry from the dictator's other sons.
Gadhafi's seven sons are notorious for their playboy reputations, brushes with the law, corruption and family infighting. One son, Hannibal, was arrested in 2008 for allegedly beating servants at a Geneva hotel. Another son, Saadi, was booted from a professional soccer team in Italy in 2003 after failing a drug test. The third-born, Mutassim, was sent into exile in Egypt for years after he repositioned Libyan troops without his family's permission and used live rounds during military exercises.
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My Comment: The dynamics that must be in play within the Gaddafi family right now must be quite a sight to see. I would give anything to be a fly on the wall when they meet and discuss strategy .... and my gut feeling is telling me that they are scared that they are about to lose everything.
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