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Libya The Military Junta (15708391)
Libya The Military Junta (15708391)
Libya The Military Junta (15708391)
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its position.
"The new regime is not encountering any threat
"to its rule,
Some senior military and security officials loyal
to King Idris have been arrested and the military
is performing all civilian security functions. The
military is still exercising tight control over the
civilian security forces. It is taking over all
heavy equipment such as armored vehicles.
Radio Libya is broadcasting the names of senior
members of the old government who are allegedly
voicing their support of the junta. To forestall
any public criticism of its actions the junta has
suspended the publication of five Libyan newspapers
and periodicals. In a move indicative of a growing
confidence, the army yesterday lifted the curfew,
which had been imposed Monday, for a three—hour
period.
_The Revolutionary Command Council has still_
not disclosed its membership, but has announced
that it will administer theicountry itself rather '
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