Thousands in Tripoli form human chain, calling for peace

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Thousands of Libyans formed a human chain through the capital Tripoli, calling for peace and unity.

17 November,2011 03:42 am

Thousands of Libyans in central Tripoli form a human chain, calling for peace and unity after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.Those linking hands in the 8 kilometres (5 miles) chain from Tripolis Mitiga airport to Martyrs Square in the centre of the city, included policemen, doctors, nurses and representatives from Libyas different tribal groups.This event is for the international day of forgiveness and we are calling for an end to violence and disagreements, said Ali Mohammed Irgebbi, one of the organisers of the event.Tripoli resident, Miloufa al-Badri, said she took part to show that Libya was united after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.We are here to participate in the national day of peace and unity and this is a message for all Libyans all over the world that we are all united and we do all stand together, she said.Wednesdays show of unity comes just days after violent clashes near Tripoli between rival armed groups killed several people.Although Gaddafi is dead, many of the rebel militias that fought to topple him are still armed and will not hand in their weapons until a national army is formed.