Libya: 10 after the death of Muammar Gaddafi, what do his supporters weigh in the political equation?

Mouammar Kadhafi, during the African Union summit, near Kampala, in July 2010. REUTERS / Desrus Benedicte

Text by: Houda Ibrahim Follow

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On October 20, 2011, Muammar Gaddafi was killed with several of his companions, in circumstances still not clarified.

Its sympathizers denounced, in a press release published Tuesday, October 19, " 

".

The committee responsible for commemorating the death of the colonel is calling for symbolic five-minute rallies to be held in all cities in Libya.

How much do Gaddafi sympathizers weigh in the Libyan political equation today?

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Supporters of the former regime are increasing their public appearances as the date of

, officially scheduled for December 24, approaches, waving green flags and portraits of Muammar Gaddafi and his son

.

Gaddafi are also active in political life.

The transitional government brings together several former ministers in post from the time of Colonel Gaddafi and several former officers of the Libyan "Guide of the Revolution" army are now behind Marshal

.

Opinions differ, however, as to the real weight of the Gaddafi.

MP Ziad Dgheim estimates that they are divided, even if they represent more than 50% of the population according to him.

" 

 " said Abu al-Kassem Kzeit, a member of the High Council of State.

But for him, if Saif al-Islam is allowed to present himself, he would be able to unite beyond his supporters.

For researcher Jalel Harchaoui, Gaddafi are certainly important, but they exist in a “ 

 ”.

The idea of ​​having " 

 ", he says.

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