A new audio message from former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi says what is happening in Libya is a “charade” aided by NATO airstrikes, which will not last forever. The message was broadcast Tuesday on Syria’s Al-Rai television. The station has carried several messages from Mr. Gadhafi, who has not been seen since provisional authority forces […]
Gadhafi Calls Events in Libya a “Charade”
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
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Libyan Forces Capture Parts of Key Gadhafi Stronghold
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 1:57 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s interim government says its forces have captured the airport and other locations in the southern desert city of Sabha, one of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi’s last remaining strongholds. A military spokesman for the National Transitional Council, Colonel Ahmed Bani, said Monday that NTC flags are flying over the airport, an old Italian fort and […]
Philippines Rescues Two Maids From Gadhafi Kin’s Residence
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 11:35 pm (UTC-5)
Philippines officials say they are bringing home two Philippine maids who asked to be rescued from the Libyan home of a nephew of deposed leader Moammar Gadhafi. The foreign ministry said Tuesday the two women fled the residence Monday and were picked up by Philippine embassy cars that had taken up positions outside the Libyan […]
Libyan Forces Capture Parts of Key Gadhafi Stronghold
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 4:36 pm (UTC-5)
Libya’s interim government says its forces have captured the airport and other locations in the southern desert city of Sabha, one of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi’s last remaining strongholds. A military spokesman for the National Transitional Council, Colonel Ahmed Bani, said Monday that NTC flags are flying over the airport, an old Italian fort and […]
Libya’s NTC Fighters Beaten Back by Gadahfi Loyalists
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s provisional authority fighters are facing continued resistance in Moammar Gadhafi’s remaining strongholds, a day after National Transitional Council leaders delayed announcing a new government. Pro-Gadhafi forces used heavy gunfire to repel NTC fighters Monday near the northern gate of the heavily fortified town of Bani Walid. The Gadhafi loyalists have beaten back repeated assaults […]
Libyan Provisional Authority Facing Stalled Military, Political Efforts
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 1:47 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s provisional authority is facing military and political challenges, as fighters have met continued resistance in former leader Moammar Gadhafi’s remaining strongholds and National Transitional Council leaders have delayed announcing a new government. NTC volunteer fighters fled in chaos Sunday from the heavily fortified desert town of Bani Walid when pro-Gadhafi troops attacked their positions […]
Heavy Fighting in Libya; NTC Government Delayed
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 10:20 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan revolutionary fighters met strong resistance Sunday in two of former leader Moammar Gadhafi’s remaining strongholds, as National Transitional Council leaders delayed announcing a new government. NTC volunteer fighters fled in chaos from the heavily fortified desert town of Bani Walid when pro-Gadhafi troops attacked their positions with mortars and sniper fire. Regular, trained provisional […]
New Fighting in Libya, NTC Government Delayed
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
Libya’s National Transition Council fighters met strong resistance Sunday in two of Moammar Gadhafi’s remaining strongholds, as NTC leaders delayed announcing a new government. The NTC had planned to announce Cabinet positions at a news conference, but NTC representative Mahmoud Jibril told reporters last-minute negotiations have delayed the announcement “indefinitely.” Pro-Gadhafi forces in the desert […]
Libyan Provisional Fighters Face Tough Resistance in Gadhafi Strongholds
Posted September 17th, 2011 at 3:26 pm (UTC-5)
Libya’s provisional government fighters faced stiff resistance on Saturday from Moammar Gadhafi’s loyalists in two towns. National Transitional Council fighters encountered a barrage of rocket and artillery fire as they tried to push into Mr. Gadhafi’s hometown of Sirte. However, Reuters news agency says NTC fighters managed to seize Herawa, a small town about 60 […]
Libya’s NTC Fighters Face Strong Resistance in Two Towns
Posted September 17th, 2011 at 11:01 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s National Transitional Council fighters have made another attempt to gain control of the town of Sirte, after they were stopped Friday by forces loyal to former leader Moammar Gadhafi. The NTC fighters regrouped on Saturday and launched a new assault on Mr. Gadhafi’s hometown, where loyalists to the former president hit back with rockets […]
