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David Clay

Political Officer, Benghazi
Posted 18 August 2011 by David Clay | Comments
The last couple of days have seen the revolutionaries make a significant push forwards in Tripolitania. My reports back to London are now filled with the names... read more

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18 August 2011
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Posted 19 July 2011 by David Clay | Comments
The other day, I went along to a public seminar on the National Transitional Council’s proposed Charter. The Charter aims to provide a framework for Libya’s... read more

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19 July 2011
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Posted 07 July 2011 by David Clay | Comments
In 1996, 1,200 prisoners and guards were killed during disturbances at the Abu Selim prison in Tripoli. The Libyan Government did not even admit that there had... read more

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07 July 2011
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Posted 22 June 2011 by David Clay | Comments
A few days ago I caught up with the guys working at Tribute FM, an English language radio station.  The station has been set up by a group of young... read more

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22 June 2011
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Posted 07 June 2011 by David Clay | Comments
During their joint visit to Benghazi, the Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for International Development met patients from Misrata recovering from... read more

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07 June 2011
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Posted 27 May 2011 by David Clay | Comments
Since my return to Libya, I have spoken to a number of local people about the character of the city of Benghazi. They all describe it as a cosmopolitan city,... read more

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27 May 2011
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Posted 24 May 2011 by David Clay | Comments
My last visit to Benghazi was nearly a year ago. I had tried to go in January, but the Foreign Ministry had turned down my request. One of the frustrations of... read more

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24 May 2011
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Posted 17 May 2011 by David Clay | Comments
Barrie Peach’s deployment was a month long and he has returned to his normal duties in Algiers.  He is succeeded by David Clay who was serving in Tripoli... read more

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17 May 2011
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