Sunday, August 28, 2011

More Evidence Of War Crimes In Libya

Charred skeletons of 50 people in a base in Tripoli used by troops commanded by Khamis Gaddafi, the dictator's son Photo: AFP/GETTY

Horror Of 150 Bodies Found On A Farm After Been Massacred By Pro-Gaddafi Forces -- The Daily Mail

The bodies of up to 150 Libyan civilians were found yesterday near Tripoli after allegedly being massacred by pro-Gaddafi forces.

Journalists said they counted as many as 53 executed bodies in a burnt-out farm warehouse near the Khamis military base where the murders are thought to have taken place last Tuesday and Wednesday.

The bodies of two soldiers were found with their hands tied behind their backs. Locals believe they refused to fire on the people being held inside the warehouse, and were then murdered.

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Update #1: Libya rebels solidify hold on Tripoli amid discoveries of bodies -- L.A. Times
Update #2: Human slaughterhouse discovered in Tripoli -- The Telegraph

My Comment: I suspect that more mass graves and bodies will be found in the next few days/weeks.

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