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Moammar Gadhafi's Thugs Patrol Tripoli's Streets

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 02/24/2011 - 5:23am

Renee Montagne talks to a resident of Tripoli, who has witness the violent crackdown on protesters by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

The businessman requests NPR not use his name out of fear for his safety.

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Experts available to discuss crisis in Iran

UT - Office of Public Affairs  Thu, 07/02/2009 - 12:55pm

University of Texas at Austin faculty are available to provide expert perspectives on issues related to the political unrest over Iranian election results, including President Barack Obama's stance on Iran policy, the violent crackdown on protestors in Tehran and the revolutionary impact of social media.

Iran's Road to Democracy Jason Brownlee Assistant Professor, Department of Government 512-232-7304 brownlee [at] austin [dot] utexas [dot] edu Brownlee studies Middle [...]