Threat to Women Increasing, Government Failing to Protect
by Fred Abrahams
Published in: CNN.com
The anti-Gadhafi movement, at first peaceful and then with arms, appears on the verge of toppling one of the world's more oppressive rulers, who crushed and controlled Libya for 42 years. Now there's a chance to build a more democratic state based on fundamental rights and the rule of law, which Libyans have lacked for too long.
Other repressive rulers in the Arab world and beyond must be having sleepless nights: Take note President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. The Libya that seemed forever frozen by Col. Moammar Gadhafi's violence and fear has now changed, and whether he falls today or some time soon the Middle East and North Africa won't be the same.
Daunting tasks face the transitional leadership, the National Transitional Council, in the days and weeks ahead, particularly in the area of human rights. How they tackle those challenges will set the tone in Libya for years to come.
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