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Edition: U.S. Article Comments (0) Full Focus Editor's choice A selection of our top photos from the past 24 hours. Full Article Follow Reuters Witness: Falling into security abyss in Gaddafi's Libya Tweet Share this By Michael Georgy TUNIS (Reuters) - I have interviewed many victims of Arab autocrats over the years. It was usually done secretly, at an obscure restaurant or by telephone. I never thought I might witness their suffering in real time. But in... Email Print Related News Libya troops advance east; powers want Gaddafi out Tue, Mar 29 2011 Rebels push west before Libya crisis talks Mon, Mar 28 2011 Rebels push west as air strikes hit Gaddafi forces Sun, Mar 27 2011 WRAPUP 10-West strikes deep in Libya, NATO near command deal Thu, Mar 24 2011 Gaddafi shells towns, rebels pinned down in east Tue, Mar 22 2011 Analysis & Opinion Bill Keller vs openness and transparency Libya and selective US intervention Related Topics World » Libya » A man is reflected in a mirror inside a building, gutted by what Libyan officials said was an explosion at an army ammunition depot in the town of Mizdah, about 180 km south of Tripoli March 29, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Zohra Bensemra By Michael Georgy TUNIS | Fri Apr 1, 2011 10:29am EDT TUNIS (Reuters) - I have interviewed many victims of Arab autocrats over the years. It was usually done secretly, at an obscure restaurant or by telephone. I never thought I might witness their suffering in real time. But in Muammar Gaddafi's Libya, anything is possible. One day last month, I joined the victims. At one point, when I was hauled out of a vehicle at a deserted farmyard, I heard the rifle catches click and thought I was about to be killed. Reuters photographer Chris Helgren and I were in Libya at the invitation of the government. It previously kept journalists out but changed tack as it fought an uprising. Officials had told us publicly that we could travel wherever we wanted, to see their side of the story. The reality was rather different. Chris and I, however, took them at their word and on March 5 we found a taxi to take us the 200 km (130 miles) east to the city of Misrata, where rebels said they had taken over. As we approached the outskirts, our trouble began. We were stopped at a checkpoint by a group of militiamen and soldiers. Hoping to relax them, I said I was Egyptian, a fellow Arab. Stupid move. Egyptians are now detested by Gaddafi loyalists, since the revolution in Cairo inspired Libyans to rebel. Then I said I had an American passport, hoping that might impress them. It didn't. The official government document identifying us as journalists didn't work either. We were made to drive back toward Tripoli under a series of escorts until we reached a police station on the outskirts. There, a smartly dressed army officer in a brand new sport utility vehicle without license plates told us to follow him. Some minutes later he pulled in off the highway and came over. "Michael you have nothing to worry about at all. Don't be scared," he said. It wasn't reassuring. There was a problem with our documents, he said. They had to check we were telling the truth about being journalists. He said: "May I ask you to step into this vehicle, please?." Chris and I and our very nervous taxi driver climbed into a police wagon. It sped away. A few minutes later I noticed we were driving by what seemed to be a military base, or a prison. The wagon stopped nearby at an abandoned farmyard. Then we heard guns being locked and loaded. I was terrified. I looked at Chris for reassurance. The door opened. The officer said: "Out. You alone out." I got out. A pistol and an AK-47 assault rifle were pointed at me. 1 2 3 Next World Libya Tweet this Share this Link this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language, all capital letters or appear to be spam, and we review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. Comments (0) Be the first to comment on reuters.com. Add yours using the box above. 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