Libyan Berbers Fight for Recognition After 40 Years of Persecution ✊
The Libyan Berber community, a persecuted minority for decades, is now demanding their rights. Berber fighters have recently challenged loyalist forces, seeking justice and recognition for their cultural identity.
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A minority tribe that has been persecuted in Libya for 40 years is demanding its rights.<br /><br />Berber fighters took on those loyal to Muammar Gaddafi in the country's western mountains during Libya's uprising against the former leader.<br /><br />They now say that they want their language to be officially recognised and say the new government must include their representatives.<br /><br />The country's new rulers, however, have not so far acknowledged their demands.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports from Zuwarah, in western Libyan.
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