The deaths of Rebelyn and Danilo and the threats on other relatives cast serious doubt the government could protect vulnerable family members against such harm. The International Humanitarian Law specifies that family members of combatants not taking part in the armed conflict be considered civilians. They should thus be given protection and spared from the armed conflict.

The Libyan people do not deserve military aggression. The retreating imperialist forces seem nevertheless to be preparing a counter-revolutionary offensive in the Arab World. Attacking Libya is their emergency solution. But they will be shooting themselves in the feet.