Libya's rebels accused of violence.
The news that Libya's rebels have been accused by Human Rights Watch of looting and abuse of civilians isn't surprising, given the nature of the conflict. It's also, as C.J. Chivers reports, not as systemic or harsh as the violence meted out by Gaddafi's forces.
Nonetheless, it's a reminder that a post-Gaddafi Libya is almost certainly going to need some form of third party stabilization force to keep the peace and prevent reprisals during the formation of a new government. Unfortunately, while the UK, France and the U.S. have been eager to demand that Gaddafi exit stage left, there's been almost no discussion about how a post-Gaddafi Libya will be consolidated and secured.
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