It depends on who is reporting, but there are widespread reports of atrocities being committed in Tripoli. From the perspective of NATO and the US, Col. Gaddafi's forces are the ones responsible. From the perspective of others, the chief aggressors are the rebels.
I have no doubts that many of these stories are pure propaganda. These accounts are being exaggerated or outright fabricated. But I also have no doubts that many of these gruesome stories are true and there are far more of them that no one is reporting or even knows about yet.
War is a dirty business and people caught up in the throes of war do nasty things. With the adrenaline pumping amidst the emotions of fear, uncertainty, vengeance and hate, people can commit acts that they most likely wouldn't commit otherwise.
Each side will blame the other for the worst atrocities, but the innocent blood tends to stain all hands...including ours.
I have no doubts that many of these stories are pure propaganda. These accounts are being exaggerated or outright fabricated. But I also have no doubts that many of these gruesome stories are true and there are far more of them that no one is reporting or even knows about yet.
War is a dirty business and people caught up in the throes of war do nasty things. With the adrenaline pumping amidst the emotions of fear, uncertainty, vengeance and hate, people can commit acts that they most likely wouldn't commit otherwise.
Each side will blame the other for the worst atrocities, but the innocent blood tends to stain all hands...including ours.
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