DC-10 UTA bombing

The 1989 bombing of UTA Flight 772, a DC-10 aircraft, by the regime of Muammar Gaddafi is back in the news due to the ongoing appeal trial of Nicolas Sarkozy. The trial centers around allegations that Sarkozy's presidential campaign received illegal funding from Libya. The families of the victims of the bombing are playing a significant role in the trial, offering testimonies and confronting the accused. Their presence and statements highlight the enduring pain and injustice they feel, particularly concerning what they perceive as denial and lies surrounding the event and its connection to Libyan financing. The trial's focus on the alleged Libyan funding brings renewed attention to the bombing, its victims, and the long-standing accusations against the Gaddafi regime.