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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