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Above, a recent picture of the Libyan town of Misurata by the Telegraph's Geoff Pough.

Below, a video of the town shot during Ramadan 2010, by YouTube user HoneyBees1885.

Brings it home. More about the destruction of Misurata at the NYT.

And the song is great — the YouTube comments say it's by Reda Aqraf (رضا أقراف).

Via Andy Carvin and LibyaInMe on Twitter.

April 16, 2011 at 11:13 PM Comments Off

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Dear Issandr

How dangerous do you think it is to go to the border of Libya with Egypt? I would be interested to check out the refugee camps and see what the situation is there. Do you think that is a terrible idea?

Thanks, Rigia

Apr 18, 2011 at 4:56 AM |

Warigia Bowman

I hate to be responsible for giving advice, but my understanding is that it's pretty safe till Benghazi, so the border on the Egyptian side should be fine.

Apr 19, 2011 at 1:27 PM |

Issandr El Amrani

It is so disappointing to see the destruction in Misrata.....eventhough in Last Ramadan it was so vibrant and lively.

Apr 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM |

Khalil

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