Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi acknowledges the crowd in Sebha, about 700km (435 miles) south of Tripoli October 5, 2009. Gaddafi will discuss domestic policy on Tuesday in what he termed a "secret" speech to high-ranking supporters that will not be broadcast. Gaddafi has been uncharacteristically quiet on domestic issues in recent months and Tuesday's speech will be the first time he has discussed internal policy since February. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi acknowledges the crowd in Sebha, about 700km (435 miles) south of Tripoli October 5, 2009. Gaddafi will discuss domestic policy on Tuesday in what he termed a "secret" speech to high-ranking supporters that will not be broadcast. Gaddafi has been uncharacteristically quiet on domestic issues in recent months and Tuesday's speech will be the first time he has discussed internal policy since February.

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