Last updated: 2 september, 2009 - 06:15 GMT

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Libyans have continued to mark the 40th anniversary of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi coming to power with festivities that lasted to the early hours of today.

A military parade with the participation of several African countries and some of Europe's eastern block was held during the day, followed by a theatrical act depicting Libya's ancient and modern history.

A short while ago, on the line from Tripoli the BBC's Rana Jawad told us more.

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