He is among the most popular personality who has impressed the Libyan history against Italian colonization. Omar Al Mokhtar was born in a small village in BARGA city in 1862. He was holy Quran teacher also he led the native resistance against the occupation.
In his fight, the “lion of the desert” follow a wonderful strategy adapted to the desert environment which surprise the enemy and confuse his reaction. It was based on the cutting of the enemy supplies and communication. After 22 years of struggle and fighting he managed to defeat the occupation of Mussolini army.
After a long fight, he was captured in 11, September 1931. He was hanged five days after that in 16 September 1931 after he had been jugged in Slog court in front of his population. His last words before he was died were “We are Allah’s, properties and to Allah we will return”.
After a long fight, he was captured in 11, September 1931. He was hanged five days after that in 16 September 1931 after he had been jugged in Slog court in front of his population. His last words before he was died were “We are Allah’s, properties and to Allah we will return”.
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