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Libya council hands power to new assembly

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Now this is the way to do it, and no issues with the Muslim Brotherhood too.

Some people have the mistaken belief that Libyans are just a bunch of hicks that cling to their guns and religion. They're reasonable people too.

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It was marked by a minor incident when the NTC chief had a woman who presented the inaugural session replaced, as she was not veiled and was visibly made up.

Reading this does not set my mind at ease for the future of Libya.

“We believe in individual liberties and we expand them but we are Muslims and have principles,” said Jalil. “Everybody must understand this,” he said.

I wonder, Mr. Jalil, if you were veiled when you said this.

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