VOICED: Sky's the limit for eastern Libya's media ambitions

Channel 3 Libya TV, one of the first to stream online, aims to counter Gaddafi's propaganda by broadcasting the truth. The February Uprising in Benghazi sparked a media revolution, with new newspapers and graffiti expressing newfound freedom. Despite challenges, including the need for cooperation from Egypt to secure a satellite frequency, the east of Libya is determined to build its media landscape. Students have launched initiatives like the Levu Times, reflecting a cultural shift towards free expression. Benghazi is now a hub of media activity, hoping to fully engage in Libya's war of words.

What was one of the first channels to stream on the Internet during the February Uprising in Benghazi?

• Channel 6 Morocco TV

• Channel 5 Tunisia TV

• Channel 4 Egypt TV

• Channel 3 Libya TV

What is the name of the new newspaper produced by students in Benghazi?

• The Benghazi Herald

• The Levu Times

• The Libya Daily

• The Revolution Gazette

What has been the impact of the newfound freedom of expression in Benghazi?

• Government control of media

• Increased censorship

• Rise of newspapers and graffiti

• Closure of media outlets

What is the current media landscape in the east of Libya described as?

• Stable and unchanging

• Busy and developing

• Stagnant and controlled

• Declining and restricted

What are the people in the east of Libya hoping to achieve with their media efforts?

• To fully enter the war of words

• To eliminate all media outlets

• To maintain the status quo

• To restrict freedom of speech