Libyan Tribes Join Reconciliation March to Benghazi

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Tripoli, Mar. 25 (Prensa Latina) Members of Libya´s largest tribes on Friday joined the so-called “Green March” from the capital to Benghazi, organized by citizens interested in promoting reconciliation between the government and rebels.

Civilians carrying green Libyan flags and olive branches and chanting slogans for unity of the Libyan people above political differences were seen in the march to what is now the capital of the opposition.

The activists spoke in favor of avoiding belligerency and preventing a situation of instability or violence from justifying a military invasion by Western powers that have been bombing Libya for the last five days.

According to organizers, the peaceful initiative could take several days, given its route of about 1,200 km to Benghazi during which it is expected that residents in towns and cities located on the way to Benghazi also join the march.

The idea of the march, which takes its name from the green color of the official Libyan flag, came from Muammar Gaddafi after the warplanes and military ships of an international coalition bombed positions of the regular army preventing, preventin it from moving towards Benghazi.

According to the JANA news agency, the goal is to achieve a democratic and peaceful dialogue to solve the confrontation and frustrate imperialist plans, chiefly of the United States, Britain, and France, to take control of Libya´s oil.

Leaders and members of the Warfalla tribe, with more than a million members, denied that their plan to join civilians in a march through war zone is a propaganda stunt, and said it was an act of loyalty to Gaddafi.

The Warfalla live all over Libya, including in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. The tribe’s geographical distribution means it is well-placed to help heal bitter divisions and have an active participation in the Green March to the eastern city.

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I'm a young socialist and Transhumanist activist within the East Coast region, who writes for the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET), India Future Society, and Serious Wonder. I'm also the Social Media Manager for Serious Wonder, an Advisory Board Member for the Lifeboat Foundation, and a Co-Editor for Fight Back! News.

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