Libya's Revolution Is in Ruins

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Published 2019-12-26
Libya is in a state of chaos as rival governments compete for power, human smuggling runs rampant, and black markets thrive with everything from oil to hard currency. The international community is backing the Government of National Accord, which maintains a tenuous hold on the capital. But the government’s survival depends on warring militias, many of whom are paid to police the smuggling they themselves are involved in.

VICE News' Isobel Yeung travels across Libya to see how the Libyan revolution is failing.

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All Comments (21)
  • @johnsonharry4936
    When Gaddafi died, he said he would take Libya's greatness with him. He did.
  • @Ivygonzo
    “Gaddaffi’s Libya was self-sufficient and not indebted to any international banks or financial institutions”. Well, now we know why he was ousted.
  • @igortatarinov5170
    Did the people in Libya really think America was interested in freeing them from oppression? Come on man
  • @azamatbagatov973
    I lived and worked in Libya for 7 years,during the time of Co. Gaddaffy, it was a prosperous and beautiful country, he built roads, hospital up to date in every city, industrial capacity, free health care for everyone on Libyan territory, free scholarship for any Libyans, gasoline, housing and electricity was almost free, stores where full of merchandise for all over the world, also very sheep, every Libyan receive money working or not, Col. Gaddaffy was a great man who deserve respect and remembrance..
  • @harryraj
    An example, never let an outsider in to your house to solve issues.
  • @bonnolog
    One thing we can all agree on, Toyota is pretty reliable.
  • @proclamnation
    I felt immense level of sorrow for my people of Libya ...may you all get what you dreamt for at your own beautiful homeland 🕊️
  • @adambartlett6277
    The potential of Libya is absolutely huge. I hope it finds peace and prosperity for all of its people
  • @omardilery415
    Libyan Crisis: kicks off again Toyota: The North African Branch is BACK IN BUSINESS BOYS
  • @jakomeisselitulppa
    "Now if Gaddafi was alive, I'd fight for him", I saw an interview where an Iraqi man said same about Saddam
  • @I_am_somebody_1234
    Although Vice has defenitely downgraded the quality of their posts, i love how there still is some of that "we do real journalism and here is the proof" vibe that some other videos lack. Personally i love how ISOBEL goes to the front lines to get the best documentary possible.
  • @Prepper319
    Never trust a deal brokered by a British or an American .
  • @yobroribery8318
    "We are not the best government but we are the best available government " He really knows how to answer those questions, damn.
  • @MrUncleKiwi
    "You want democracy?" "Yes, what will it cost?" "Everything."
  • @agahnfor7730
    Every day, I cry for my continent African. We have everything to make us wealthy and happy but no good leadership. Where do we go wrong to deserve this suffering for so long? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. Please my fellow Africans let's unite for a better Africa.
  • @Ezeddin.Dorman
    I hope to see a safe and independent Libya 🇱🇾♥️🙏🏽
  • @terencereyes696
    Isobel Yeung carrying the weight of Vice News on her shoulders
  • @MoyaBrennan6825
    I love how Isobel shows respect. She wore a hijab, she went to a hot springs, she sat with lions etc. She’s not above trying new things