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Several cases of self-immolation have been reported in Algeria in 2011

Algeria to Jail Self Immolators of the Arab Spring

After a series of incidents of self-immolation since the beginning of the year, the Algerian government has decided to adopt the draconian measure of jailing those who survive their suicide attempts, Algerian press reported.
Libyan Prime Minister al-Baghdadi Ali al-Mahmudi talks during his news conference after his meeting with Russia's special representative for Africa, Mikhail Margelov, in Tripoli

Extradition of Former Gaddafi PM Set to Test Libya’s New Rulers

News that a Tunis appeal court has approved a request by Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) to extradite the country's former prime minister Baghdadi al-Mahmudi, has been widely welcome by Libya's new leaders and their western allies, but has divided the Northern African community and enraged Gaddafi supporters.
Libyans celebrating the return of anti-Gaddafi fighters from Sirte gesture as they welcome them back in Misrata

Libya: Is al-Qaeda the Main Threat in the Aftermath of the Revolution?

With the black flag of al-Qaeda spotted alongside the new Libyan flag above a Benghazi courtroom, fears of the growing influence of the terrorist network in Libya are growing. Far from being the only threat to stability, al-Qaeda is however one of the many factions the NTC will have to keep under control to establish a more peaceful Libya.
Muammar Gaddafi Killed: Dead Body Photos Released

Gaddafi’s Death, the Arab World and Africa: the NTC in a Challenging Position?

Libya's National Transitional Council might have successfully ousted Gaddafi following months of a conflict which culminated with the former leader's death, but in Syria, activists were still in the streets protesting against Assad, while Egypt and Tunisia are still reeling from the fall of their former dictatorship.
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