Radioactive Material Discovered in Libya
- Publisher:
- Al Jazeera English
- Publication Date:
- 27 September 2011
- Tags:
- Libya, Human Rights, Science and Biotechnology
The discovery of a large quantity of so called yellowcake in the Libyan town of Sabha has shocked observers.
The radioactive chemical which can be used in the production of nuclear weapons was found unguarded.
Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley toured the warehouse where the milled powder is stored.
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