Gaddafi's Killers To Be Prosecuted By The New Libyan Government

Image taken from amateur video posted on a social media website and obtained by Reuters, October 21, 2011, shows former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, covered in blood, after his capture by NTC fighters in Sirte. Photo: Reuters

Libya Vows To Prosecute Gadhafi Killers -- Voice of America

Libya's ruling National Transitional Council said Thursday it will prosecute the killers of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, if an investigation shows he died after his capture.

NTC leaders have been under intense pressure to investigate the circumstances of Gadhafi's death last week after initially saying he was killed in crossfire after being pulled from a drainage pipe.

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Update #1: Libya to try Kadhafi killers as UN ends mandate -- AFP
Update #2: Libya official: Gadhafi's killers to be prosecuted -- MSNBC

My Comment: The Libyan government has to reassert it's authority, failure to do so will result in resentment increasing in certain parts of the country .... a prospect that the new Libyan leaders cannot afford right now.