libya
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Tripoli Was Brought Down By A Caterer With Flash Drives
In reporting on the Fall of Tripoli, Reuters tells the inside story of Abdel Majid Mlegta, a caterer who supplied the victuals for Gaddafi’s regime. Putting key inside information on a series of memory sticks, this man was instrumental in bringing Gaddafi down.
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The Tech That Took Out Gaddafi
With rebel forces in Tripoli and Muammar Gaddafi on the run, the end could be near for the Libyan civil war. Sporadic fighting continues in the capital city of the oil-rich North African nation, NATO warplanes are still patrolling overhead, and there’s always the danger of Gadhafi true-believers launching a fresh insurgency.
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The Suitcase Drone Libyan Rebels Used To Help Win The War
The Libyan freedom fighters had some serious DIY brilliance, but at least one of their toys was store bought — the Scout micro UAV. The tiny 1.4kg drone provided aerial recon on Gaddafi’s men, and helped kick their arses to Tripoli.
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Google Legitimises Libya’s New Government On Google Maps
As Muammar Gaddafi’s 42-year reign comes to an end, Google Maps has followed the rebellion’s lead by renaming Green Square, Tripoli back to it’s pre-Gaddafi name. The former seat of the regime now goes by Martyr’s Square. This is change. [Maddow Blog via BuzzFeed]