Gaddafi: lest we become Like Him

And while there is no doubt that the so-called Brother Leader was a man of base inclinations who put thousands of his detractors and suspected dissidents to death, caused many Libyans to flee their motherland and allegedly sponsored terrorist groups around the world, human rights organisations are calling attention to the summary slaying of the pariah wanted by many to face international justice.

The disquiet springs from the open violation of international humanitarian law, especially the Geneva Conventions that regulate the conduct of war and seek to minimise its barbarity.  This is because under these universal treaties, certain categories of people are specifically protected, among them civilians, health workers, aid workers, the wounded, the sick and those no longer involved in hostilities.  Gaddafi was found wounded and helpless.