Doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, clerks and staff of all detention shouting, "Go!" targeted to officials, the remnants of the former leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime on the run, led from the place by security guards. Office administrator 'was padlocked, and the protesters declared victory.
But the celebration was premature, and the rebellion has become a case study hospitals face barriers to Libya when they try to clean up their institutions Gadhafi's legacy. Rebels of the National Transition Council touts reconciliation, but so far given no guidance on how bureaucrats have to go deep-cleansing regime, or by what criteria should be excused or expelled individuals. Even some board members face charges over property, "fifth column" Libya catchall name for anyone suspected of trying to preserve the remnants of the old order.
Without a clear policy, the hospital itself to decide what steps to take.
"At our hospital, it's like having Gadhafi sitting there, still surrounded by the regime, as if we achieve nothing," said Dr. Sabry al-Jaroushy, an anesthesiologist and protest organizers. "For seven months we waited, saying," This is not the right time. "But it is the right time."
Including Hawari, all five public hospitals in several countries Benghazi is an internal rebellion. Fights and shouting matches have erupted at another hospital, leaving doctors shy modesty stain on their profession.