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Feb17.info calls it a day

byMichel Cousins
March 18, 2012
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Feb17.info calls it a day

Tripoli, march 18: It has been announced that . . .[restrict]the internet site, Feb17.info, which became a major source of information during last year’s revolution is to close down.  It was created before the Libyan revolution in anticipation of an internet backout.

The site served as one of Libyan people’s voices during the revolution, providing the latest information in English, translated videos of what was happening on the ground and editorials on developments. It became a main source for information for many major media outlets including CNN, CBS and the BBC, offered insight on certain developments within Libya as well as for contacts on the ground for interviews. The site received millions of comments worldwide during the revolution.

Members of Feb17.info have remained anonymous. They put out a statement:

Dear readers,

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We would like to thank you all for your tremendous support throughout an unbelievable year in Libya and in our lives. When we first started feb17.info we set out with the goal to make the Libyan people’s voices heard during their fight for freedom, to gain worldwide support, to expose the ruthlessness of the Gaddafi regime, and to show the world the truth about the Libyan revolution.

We did not know if anyone would listen or care about our cause. It was difficult to predict whether it would reach one person or one thousand people. We also did not know how long the fight would last, but that all did not matter. As long as one person was hearing the truth and was able to help make a difference, it would be worth it.

A year later we are blessed to look back on it and to have been a part of history. After millions of visits to the site and support and money raised to aid Libya, we believe that we have accomplished our goal.

It comes with a heavy heart that we announce that this is the end of the road for feb17.info. We are sad to see it end, but Libya is turning a page in its history and so are we. It is time to move beyond the computer screen and start building our country in other ways. The site will remain a historical archive of the revolution. It is a piece of history that belongs to Libya and the world.

Many of you had asked us to reveal who we are, and we considered your request with great thought. We never hid our identities for safety purposes, as we all had nothing to fear while our brothers and sisters in Libya courageously risked and lost their lives. We did so because this was bigger than just a few people. It was about all the brave people that were behind the revolution that made their story worth telling – the shopkeepers and students who defended their cities, the mothers who supported them and endured the pain of losing their children, the journalists and aid workers who came to our assistance. It was our obligation and honor to do what we could for Libya and mankind. That requires no recognition.

You all made our experience on Feb17.info worthwhile and without all of your help and support it wouldn’t have had the effect that it did. We shared in the tears and the pain throughout the difficult road, and in the laughter and celebrations of a joyous, new beginning. Thank you for allowing us to show you who Libyans truly are. We hope you continue your support as Libya rebuilds and you all one day get the chance to see the beautiful land and its people.

God bless and long live Free Libya.

The team at Feb17.info .

 

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