The Contagion - Libya - 'Day of rage' planned in Libya

Online activists have called for countrywide protests on Thursday, seeking an end to Muammar Gaddafi's long rule. Protesters in Libya are set to take to the streets for a "day of rage," inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.

Two die in Libya protests
At least two peaceful anti-government demonstrators have been killed by Libyan security forces near the country’s second largest city, Benghazi, as protesters plan continued calls for change on Thursday.

Information is difficult to come by from the country, as communications and the Internet is slow, with reports from activists that the government could shut down all communications with the outside world in the near future.

Four dead ahead of Libya 'Day of Anger:' opponents (AFP)
TRIPOLI — At least four people were killed in clashes with Libyan security forces, opposition websites and NGOs said on Thursday, as the country faced a nationwide "Day of Anger" called by cyber-activists. Anti-government activists in Libya have been using social networking sites to rally support for protests on what they are describing as a "day of anger".

Libya protests: Activists call for 'day of anger'
There were reports of clashes in two cities late on Wednesday, with up to four people reported dead in the eastern city of Beyida. up to four
Dozens of people were injured in violent demonstrations on Tuesday night in the eastern city of Benghazi.
The unrest there followed the detention of an outspoken government critic.