Explosions and gunfire rocked Tripoli overnight, as opponents of Moammar Gadhafi launched what they hope is their final push in the six-month-long rebellion to topple the long-time Libyan leader. In a live audio message carried on state television, Mr. Gadhafi urged his supporters Sunday to “march by the millions” and quash the uprising. He dismissed […]
Libyan Rebels: Attack on Tripoli Under Way
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels say they launched their first attack on the nation’s capital in coordination with NATO and rebel fighters in Tripoli late Saturday, in what they hope is a final push in the six-month-long rebellion against long-time leader Moammar Gadhafi. Explosions and heavy gunfire rocked Tripoli overnight as the Libyan government denied there was an […]
Fighting Erupts in Tripoli as Libyan Rebels Advance
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 7:15 pm (UTC-5)
Explosions and heavy gunfire rocked Tripoli late Saturday as the Libyan government denied that the rebels were advancing toward the capital — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s last main stronghold. Government spokesman Moussa Ibrahim said small groups of armed rebels infiltrated the city but have been dealt with and the city is now calm. The reports […]
Libyan Rebels Advance on Tripoli; Fighting Spills to Tunisia
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
Western media reports say Libyan rebels battled for towns on both sides of Tripoli Saturday, tightening a siege around Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s stronghold in the capital. The reports said rebels took control of the city of Zawiya, only 50 kilometers west of Tripoli, and were occupying positions formerly held by pro-Gadhafi forces, who continued […]
Libyan Rebels Seize Zawiya, Claim Full Control of Brega
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
Western news agencies say Libyan rebels have taken control of the strategic western city of Zawiya, tightening a siege around Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s stronghold in the capital, Tripoli. Reporters who visited Zawiya on Saturday said rebels were occupying the central square and other positions formerly held by pro-Gadhafi forces, who continued shelling the city […]
Libyan Rebels Say They Control Zlitan
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels say they have seized control of the western town of Zlitan, following intense battles with forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Rebels said Friday that they pushed into the center of the town, which is about 150 kilometers from Tripoli. The claim could not be independently verified. They also said at least […]
Libyan Rebels Say They Control Zlitan
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels say they have seized control of the western town of Zlitan, following intense battles with forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Rebels said Friday that they pushed into the center of the town, which is about 150 kilometers from Tripoli. The claim could not be independently verified. They also said at least […]
Libyan Rebels Say They Control Zlitan
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels say they have seized control of the western town of Zlitan, following intense battles with forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Rebels said Friday that they had pushed into the center of the town, which is about 150 kilometers from Tripoli. The claim could not be independently verified. They also said at […]
Libyan Forces, Rebels Clash in Western Region
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Explosions rocked the Libyan capital, Tripoli, Friday as bombs fell near Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s main compound and several other areas of the city. Renewed fighting also was reported in the town of Zlitan between rebels and Gadhafi loyalists. Libyan government spokesman Moussa Ibrahim condemned NATO, which has been helping the rebels with with a […]
Blasts Rock Libyan Captial as Rebel Gains Continue
Posted August 18th, 2011 at 10:40 pm (UTC-5)
At least seven loud explosions rocked the Libyan capital, Tripoli, early Friday as bombs fell in the vicinity of leader Moammar Gadhafi’s main compound and several areas in the west of the city. Opposition forces are now closing in on the capital from the west and the south, while NATO controls the seas to the […]
