Libyan Natives in Pittsburgh Keep Close Eye On Homeland

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Massoud Salem spent 30 years hoping Moammar Gadhafi's rule over Libya would end, giving Salem a chance to return to his homeland.

Salem came to Pittsburgh in 1977, seeking a master's degree in educational science from the University of Pittsburgh after he spent two years in prison in Libya for speaking out against Gadhafi and was granted political asylum. He prepares and sells halal meat at a small store on Bouquet Street in Oakland, but the hope of returning to Libya made him hesitant to expand his business for a long time.

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Libyan Natives in Pittsburgh Keep Close Eye On Homeland

"My entire life, my dad would say, 'We're going to Libya next year; next year the troubles will be over.' ... He always assu...

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