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The Day of Rage
- Fatih Tobiel, a human rights lawyer, was arrested for planning a Day of Rage.
- This protest, sparked by the Abu Salim massacre, ignited the Libyan rebellion.
Abu Salim's Significance
- The Abu Salim massacre was largely unknown internationally before 2011.
- The massacre's role in the 2011 uprising highlighted the Gaddafi regime's brutality.
Libya's Boiling Point
- The Arab Spring's unrest spread to Libya due to socioeconomic factors.
- High unemployment, lack of housing, and rising food prices fueled discontent among Libyans.