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Libya is plunging into a cycle of tribal violence and retribution which, if left unchecked, could undermine the authority of its new leaders, spur new forms of insurgency and throw the country back into chaos. (Reuters)

The relatives and survivors of such horrendous crimes rightly demand retribution for their loss and suffering, which serves both a therapeutic as well as a judicial function," he said. (BBC)