Residents Policing the Streets in Tripoli

The video transcript describes the chaotic situation in Tripoli after the fall of Gaddafi. A man is shot outside his home, and his family is unaware of the shooter. The city is filled with guns, and there is no organized army or police force, leaving security to vigilante groups. Rebels, who refuse to give up their weapons, show off their captured arms and prisoners, claiming to maintain order and provide supplies. They discuss their roles in the power vacuum and the need for self-protection, emphasizing that normal life cannot resume until Gaddafi is captured.

What is the main reason for the lack of formal security in Tripoli?

• The Libyan army is still in control.

• NATO has established a new police force.

• The anti-Gaddafi forces refuse to disarm.

• The city is under international peacekeeping forces.

What did the rebels claim to have captured from a mercenary?

• A stolen police motorbike

• A taxi used for escape

• A cache of weapons

• A mobile phone with pictures

What additional role are the rebels taking on besides providing security?

• Training new police recruits

• Rebuilding infrastructure

• Supplying tea and food to locals

• Organizing international aid

What professions do some of the rebels have outside of their current roles?

• Doctors and engineers

• Teachers and artists

• Accountants and lawyers

• Chefs and musicians

What do the rebels believe is necessary for normal life to resume in Tripoli?

• Establishing a new government

• Catching Gaddafi

• Receiving international aid

• Disarming all citizens