Libya flows through my veins. ISIS you will not prevail.
February 17th marks the fifth anniversary of the Libyan uprising which brought an end to Ghaddafi’s dictatorial regime. During his 42 years-rule, Ghaddafi turned a nation with generous oil wealth into one mired in corruption and infrastructure decay. Fear was the regime’s tool to suppress opposition and maintain power. Those who opposed were imprisoned or exiled, or killed.
Today Libya is in worse shape than ever before. Oil production is near a halt at a time when prices are at an all-time low; the nation is practically bankrupt; inflation has spawned a thriving black market; families live in fear; and extremism is on the rise prompting some Western nations to consider military intervention.
Citizens who supported the uprising five years ago wish it never happened. Since then, unqualified opportunists became corrupt leaders. Rule is now divided among illegitimate factions supported by local militia; and Libyans are more polarized than ever.
In this anniversary, I wish and pray that we Libyans find the goodness in our hearts to restore trust among us to rebuild the nation for future generations.
I am proud of my father for risking his life to educate the youth as one of the last remaining university professors and help rebuild Libya but I pray for my family's safety and return.
#FreeLibya
