Libya: Benghazi unrest, to Civil War, to a new government and Gaddafi's death.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

South Africa is pro-Gaddaffi???

[Mr. Morden]

Yes, South Africa has quietly been siding with Gaddafi throughout this whole ordeal:

http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE77O0PN20110825

[Nhoj]

A bit weird that the saudis abstained.

[Antonio the Sixth]

At least China and Russia weren't the usual pricks.

[Verily]

South Africa is pro-Gaddaffi???

Hey, I wasn't lying when I said the African Union was bought and paid for by Gaddafi. Sorry if you still had delusions that the ANC were good guys.

Actually probably the most interesting result on that map is Burkina Faso for the NTC; it was widely believed that Burkina Faso was one of the most likely countries to give Gaddafi asylum. (Maybe they're just playing both sides.)

[Silent Hunter]

I see that Venezuela and Cuba voted against.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

There had been speculation about Gathavi legging it to South Africa, so I'm not sure where the surprise comes from.

[2952-0-0]

At least China and Russia weren't the usual pricks.

They do have juicy contracts resting on their votes. That can't be said about Cuba or Ecuador or Zambia.

[MaxQue]

At least China and Russia weren't the usual pricks.

They do have juicy contracts resting on their votes. That can't be said about Cuba or Ecuador or Zambia.

Well, for Cuba and Ecuador, they supported Quiddafi which was a victim of NATO-American imperialism. South American socialism isn't my cup of tea.

[CultureKing]

At least China and Russia weren't the usual pricks.

They do have juicy contracts resting on their votes. That can't be said about Cuba or Ecuador or Zambia.

Well, for Cuba and Ecuador, they supported Quiddafi which was a victim of NATO-American imperialism. South American socialism isn't my cup of tea.

To me its interesting to see which are the pragmatic socialist countries in Latin America. El Salvador and Uruguay both abstained (and are both run by moderate socialist governments that are very careful in their positioning) while Brazil, Argentina and most importantly Peru (maybe Humala won't be a Chavez stooge then?) voted in favor of the NTC.

[Bacon King]

At least China and Russia weren't the usual pricks.

They do have juicy contracts resting on their votes. That can't be said about Cuba or Ecuador or Zambia.

Well, for Cuba and Ecuador, they supported Quiddafi which was a victim of NATO-American imperialism. South American socialism isn't my cup of tea.

Peru (maybe Humala won't be a Chavez stooge then?) voted in favor of the NTC.

Indeed, that's one of the things that stood out the most for me as well. Good example of how Humala is trying to be Peru's Lula now instead of its Chavez.

Also a bit surprised to see Syria voting in favor.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

From a PR standpoint Syria's vote makes perfect sense, standing with Gaddafi gives the opposition a propaganda boost and doesn't exactly help their image internationally which they do need to be a little concerned with now.

[Silent Hunter]

I think Russia's entire policy on Libya over the years can be summed up with this picture:

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Sabha has fallen. Bani Walid and Sirte are the last remaining Gaddafi holdouts.

[Paul Kemp]

Sabha has fallen. Bani Walid and Sirte are the last remaining Gaddafi holdouts.

Will you be attending the victory parade?

[Landslide Lyndon]

Sabha has fallen. Bani Walid and Sirte are the last remaining Gaddafi holdouts.

Will you be attending the victory parade?

If the price (of gold) is right.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Sabha has fallen. Bani Walid and Sirte are the last remaining Gaddafi holdouts.

Will you be attending the victory parade?

If the price (of gold) is right.

Since when has J.J. started to hack other people's accounts?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Al Jazeera says Bani Walid has fallen, leaving part of Sirte the only holdout.

[Edu]

I just heard on the argie morning news that Gaddafi was captured. Anyone else heard anything?

[Antonio the Sixth]

I just heard on the argie morning news that Gaddafi was captured. Anyone else heard anything?

I just heard it, too. The rebels have reported it, but it hasn't been confirmed. Let's be cautious here, because they have announced serveral times facts that proved false.

[Edu]

Now they say that he's dead

Al-jazeera apparently confirmed Gaddafi is dead

[Antonio the Sixth]

Quite frankly, it's a pity. He should have been tried by an international tribunal, like other murderous tyrants before him.

[Marokai Backbeat]

Just got a Washington Post email update telling me he was "captured" but they can be late on ever-changing events like this. Good riddance, either way. This has been a pretty successful international effort overall, at this point, and huge congrats to the rebels.

Edit: Reuters reporting he was wounded in the attempted capture and died from the wounds. Hurrah hurrah.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Somewhat amusingly, there's a picture already.

[Franzl]

Quite frankly, it's a pity. He should have been tried by an international tribunal, like other murderous tyrants before him.

Wouldn't object to that....but good news still