Let peace be established in Libya

Professor M Zahidul Haque, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka

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On September 2, I read a news item in the daily Arab News entitled “Qaddafi wants Libya engulfed in flames.” It appears from above news heading that he has no feeling for his own country and countrymen. In fact, he ruled his country for long 42 years as a stranger! If it was not true then how could he expect his own country to be engulfed in flames? We have witnessed enough of his charisma. Now he should quit. Thousands of innocent Libyans have been killed due to Qaddafi's whimsical decisions and autocratic attitude. Let the common Libyans design their own democratic institution for forming a fresh government of the people, for the people and by the people. Let peace and good governance be established in Libya. Meanwhile, I fully endorse UN Chief Ban Ki-moon's suggestion to deploy a civilian mission in Libya as soon as possible.