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References
- ↑ "State Department on Libya 2009 report".
- ↑ US State Dept report 2022
- ↑ US State Dept report 2022
- ↑ Morgan,Falola, Oyeniyi, Culture and Customs of Libya, 40, 41, as presented on the Libyan Heritage House website
- ↑ Premier Christian News website
- ↑ New Neighbour Bible website
- ↑ Operation World website