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Lockerbie bomber: 500 youths to celebrate first anniversary of Megrahi's release

Colonel Gaddafi's son has arranged for 500 youths from around the world to fly to Tripoli to celebrate the first anniversary of the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has spent millions of pounds bringing hundreds of foreign teenagers to Tripoli for an event which was supposed to mark the UN Year of the Youth.

But those attending the gathering will find themselves at the centre of national celebrations commemorating the anniversary of Megrahi's triumphant return home....
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)