What's up with Libya?

Julia Rathbun & Olivia Kane

Who is the current leader of Libya?

• Moammar Gadhafi

How has Libya been run?

Islamic lawDictatorship

Why are the protestors upset?

"Sick of Gadhafi's reign"

Gadhafi vs Protestors

Vows to defeat any defiance

What was the catalyst for the protests?

Egypt

Compare and contrast between Libya and Egypt

PeacefulAlliesOil

Why does the United States care about the state of Libya?

• The economy• Allies

How does Libya’s current state affect other countries?

• Oil

The Latest

Air strikesRebel fighters