Imam Catania: “Elimination of Gaddafi did not give Libya freedom and democracy”

“October 20, 2011 marked the end of a dictator, Gaddafi, who had ruled Libya with an iron fist”. This was stated to Adnkronos by the Imam of Catania and vice president of UCOII, Abdelhafid Kheit, in the aftermath of the tenth anniversary of the death of Mu’ammar Gaddafi. “For many – adds Abdelhafid Kheit – he is considered a supporter of terrorism for others instead he was the leader of pan-Africanism, of pan-Arabism. In reality his elimination did not give freedom and democracy but two other civil wars and a total instability that still persists. “. “I think – highlights Imam Abdelhafid Kheit – that today Libya is a country destroyed with continuous clashes and even today I have strong doubts about the future of the elections due to the lack of a state security apparatus that can ensure their normal conduct”. “Let’s not forget – concludes the Imam of Catania – that Libya represents the starting point for 90% of migrants who want to reach Europe. All this creates a serious problem for Italy”. (by Francesco Bianco)