Saturday, March 05, 2011

Child directs traffic in Libya to 'help topple Gaddafi'

Many Libyans have absented themselves from their day jobs from fear of violence or to actively protest against leader Muammar Gaddafi, leaving many public posts unattended.

At a busy intersection in opposition-held Benghazi, eastern Libya, an 11-year-old boy was found directing traffic as absent wardens battled forces loyal to Col Gaddafi. Clad in white sleeves and a high visibility jacket that was too big for him, Ayman Samir simply explained: "there is no traffic man so I'm controlling the traffic."


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The 11-year-old said he considered his actions to be aiding the uprising against the Libyan dictator's 41-year rule, adding: "I'm supporting the revolution to topple Gaddafi." Vehicle flow at the intersection appeared well ordered as Samir went through the familiar signals of a traffic officer.

Essam Gummuaa, a Benghazi driver, was supportive of the boy's efforts. "We should encourage them," he said. "This clearly indicates that Libya is fine."

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