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Explosions and sustained gunfire have been heard in parts of Tripoli, as rebels close in on the Libyan capital.
A BBC correspondent in the city says it sounded like exchange of fire rather than celebratory gunshots.
Residents spoke of clashes in the city, amid reports that opponents of Col Muammar Gaddafi were being urged to go on the streets.
The rebels earlier claimed control of of Zlitan, 160km (100 miles) east of Tripoli, and Zawiya, 30km to the west.
However, pro-Gaddafi forces have been fighting back at the oil port of Brega, with the rebels admitting that they fell back from the eastern town's industrial zone under heavy bombardment.
Gaining momentum
There are reports of protests and gunfire in areas to the north and east, including the Tajoura district, where there was trouble at the start of this uprising against Col Gaddafi, the BBC's Matthew Price in Tripoli reports.
One credible source told the BBC there was heavy fighting in the city.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14605391
Note: 20 August 2011 Last updated at 22:31 GMT
Madox58
08-20-11, 06:02 PM
One credible source told the BBC there was heavy fighting in the city.
Another just as Creditable source says "Who really Cares?"
:hmmm:
Aside from shifting a few Power Mongers?
It will have little impact on current situations in many respects.
It's mostly a non-issue who comes out on top.
Another just as Creditable source says "Who really Cares?"
:hmmm:
Aside from shifting a few Power Mongers?
It will have little impact on current situations in many respects.
It's mostly a non-issue who comes out on top. I do ... the longer the war going on, the more involved I become, for various reasons, :hmmm:
Madox58
08-20-11, 06:20 PM
Libya has been a back waters area of non-interst since I killed a number of
so-called threats there years ago!
:nope:
I wish them luck with whatever they are doing.
But I see a future problem with whoever takes control.
Yes, it must be an order, and no new Iraq or equivalent.
Madox58
08-20-11, 06:34 PM
Libya is nothing more then a way for speculators to reap huge profits!
All at the cost of us simple people.
The sad part is that the Gov's are helping with this whole thing!
:nope:
If you burned Libya to the ground and no Oil ever came out of there again?
How much effect do you think would really be felt?
If Libya was in any way a major player in World affairs lately?
Show me why I should care beyound the fact that I may have not killed the right person.
The fact is you can't.
Libya is a non-issue aside from what I stated above!
It was not in the News before the revolt, and is mostly not reported now.
It's a back-water, ho-hum, event.
Libya is nothing more then a way for speculators to reap huge profits!
All at the cost of us simple people.
The sad part is that the Gov's are helping with this whole thing!
:nope:
If you burned Libya to the ground and no Oil ever came out of there again?
How much effect do you think would really be felt?
If Libya was in any way a major player in World affairs lately?
Show me why I should care beyound the fact that I may have not killed the right person.
The fact is you can't.
Libya is a non-issue aside from what I stated above!
It was not in the News before the revolt, and is mostly not reported now.
It's a back-water, ho-hum, event. I wish I could answer your questions .... I have been in the country several times and not too long ago it screwed out ... there are things that no other country has, but many want, and it is not just oil, other forms of wealth are there...
Jimbuna
08-20-11, 08:23 PM
Could be the beginning of the end game.
Maybe ... if you ask me, but things could change down the road, then it's a matter how you define the word "end game".
Jimbuna
08-20-11, 08:33 PM
The rebels taking Tipoli and overthrowing the Gadaffi regime.
Something like that ... with unexpected help.
the_tyrant
08-20-11, 09:34 PM
Something like that ... with unexpected help.
hmm:hmmm:
what are you implying?
are you going to go Red Scorpion in Libya?:O:
TLAM Strike
08-20-11, 09:57 PM
hmm:hmmm:
what are you implying?
are you going to go Red Scorpion in Libya?:O:
I think he is planning on forming a team from Subsim and try going Wild Geese on Libya.
http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2011/03/06/1226016/798259-libya.jpg
Here comes Vendor.
"GO WEST"
Jimbuna
08-21-11, 05:04 AM
hmm:hmmm:
what are you implying?
are you going to go Red Scorpion in Libya?:O:
I think he is planning on forming a team from Subsim and try going Wild Geese on Libya.
Here comes Vendor.
"GO WEST"
LOL, one can just imagine it :DL
Well...no not really :hmmm:
Betonov
08-21-11, 05:11 AM
Considering he's Swedish, he'd adorn his viking helmet and round shield and pillage Gadaffi's palace for all that wealth.... where do I sign :arrgh!:
Bouyed by gains on Saturday, rebel forces are pushing towards the Libyan capital, Tripoli, where there was heavy overnight gunfire and several explosions on Sunday morning.
A BBC correspondent with rebels who took Zawiya on Saturday says they have now taken Jaddayim, the first town en route to Tripoli, 40km (25 miles) east.
Earlier, Col Muammar Gaddafi told state TV that the "rats" [rebels] had been eliminated in the capital.
Rebels are moving on two other fronts.
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/985/547209890126975672.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/547209890126975672.jpg/)
Rebel forces are building on gains made on Saturday.
They took Zlitan, 160km (100 miles) east of Tripoli and also also advancing from the south, while Nato warships control access to the sea.
A rebel official said their supporters had started to rise up in Tripoli, but the violence appeared to peak late on Saturday night and there is still much support for Colonel Gaddafi in the city, correspondents say.
Pro-Gaddafi forces have been fighting back at the oil port of Brega, with the rebels admitting that they had fallen back from the eastern town's industrial zone under heavy bombardment.
Clerics 'call to rise up'
Four loud explosions were heard in Tripoli on Sunday morning following hours of sustained gunfire in the city.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14606618
Note: Update Record, 21 August 2011 Last updated at 09:53 GMT
Castout
08-21-11, 06:05 AM
The rebels haven't gone in in force into Tripoli imo. I wish them the best from here. :)
NATO is holding back now. It seems the West hopes that Gaddafi would exit without much fighting.
I also hope Gaddafi would see reason and not be killed or allow himself to be captured by the rebels.
Not? NATO is on, for other reasons and the rebels have the backing and support!
Castout
08-21-11, 06:28 AM
Not? NATO is on, for other reasons and the rebels have the backing and support!
NATO hasn't been as active as they had been in the past few days/week.
I truly believe that while there may be gains to be made in this conflict, however the risks involved do not justify it unlike what most lay people tend to believe. I truly believe in the good will of the British under David Cameron, France under Sarkozy and Obama(too bad he didn't have the political support for this but he did what he could and it was significant).
Call me naive, call me stupid I do not care. I believe in my own observation and judgment and I can think for myself until convinced otherwise by development.
Sure, they have it, it's just that they have changed their pace, and planning for individuals and key objectives and field operations.
Jimbuna
08-21-11, 09:50 AM
NATO hasn't been as active as they had been in the past few days/week.
I truly believe that while there may be gains to be made in this conflict, however the risks involved do not justify it unlike what most lay people tend to believe. I truly believe in the good will of the British under David Cameron, France under Sarkozy and Obama(too bad he didn't have the political support for this but he did what he could and it was significant).
Call me naive, call me stupid I do not care. I believe in my own observation and judgment and I can think for myself until convinced otherwise by development.
Fair points :yep:
Bloody battles have been raging in the Libyan capital Tripoli, as reporters travelling with rebels forces say they have reached the city from the west.
Hundreds of rebels have been seen streaming in vehicles towards the city.
An AFP correspondent saw crowds of civilians running alongside rebel vehicles as they drove in at dusk.
Col Muammar Gaddafi has gone on state TV to say he will not abandon Tripoli. His supporters say he has tens of thousands of fighters to defend him.
Near a hotel used by foreign journalists in Tripoli long bursts of automatic fire could be heard on Sunday afternoon.
Rebel forces have advanced from the east and west in recent days, backed by Nato aircraft enforcing a UN resolution to protect civilians.
Critics accuse the alliance of overstepping its mandate by helping the rebels - an allegation it denies.
-Bloody battles
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14608807
Note: Update Record,21 August 2011 Last updated at 18:15 GMT
Jimbuna
08-22-11, 04:49 AM
According to Sky and BBC News today the rebels have entered Tripoli and have the vast majority of it under their control and have also detained two of Gaddafis sons, Muhammad and Saif but their is currently no knowledge of Gaddafis whereabouts.
Not long now me thinks.
As rebels in Tripoli celebrated on Monday morning, the BBC's Matthew Price said fighting was still taking place.
Heavy fighting is taking place in Tripoli around the compound of embattled Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi after rebels seized control of much of the city on Sunday.
Throughout the night, jubilant crowds remained in central Green Square, previously the scene of nightly pro-Gaddafi demonstrations.
Rebels met little resistance as they swept in from east, south and west.
A rebel spokesman says pro-Gaddafi forces still control 15-20% of Tripoli.
There is no word of Col Gaddafi's whereabouts, but the rebels claim to have captured his son Saif al-Islam.
Tanks emerged from Col Gaddafi's Bab al-Azizia compound early on Monday morning and began firing, a rebel spokesman said.
Sustained gunfire has been heard in the area.
Western leaders have welcomed the rebel advance and urged Col Gaddafi to go.
China has said it will co-operate with whatever government the Libyan people choose.
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9339/tripolicompound464.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/84/tripolicompound464.jpg/)
-Flags torn down
The BBC's Tripoli correspondent, Rana Jawad, who has been unable to report openly since March, says people in her neighbourhood in eastern Tripoli were woken by the imam at the local mosque singing the national anthem of the pre-Gaddafi monarchy.
There is very much a sense that the end is near and the rebels have achieved what they wanted, our correspondent says.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14611549
Note: Update Record,22 August 2011 Last updated at 12:08 GMT
Jimbuna
08-22-11, 08:02 AM
We are all ahead of you man....well those who have leccy and a tv or radio :DL
We are all ahead of you man....well those who have leccy and a tv or radio :DL I know .... the stone age is over, more an "old" habit may :doh:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14610722
Jimbuna
08-22-11, 11:13 AM
That's a bit better.
That's a bit better. :salute:
Fighting has flared in two key areas of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, for a third day as rebel fighters battle forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.
Gunfire and explosions have been heard near a hotel held by government troops, as well as the area around the Libyan leader's Bab al-Aziziya compound.
Overnight, Col Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam appeared in public, disproving reports that he had been captured.
He insisted the government had "broken the backbone" of the rebel offensive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14630702
Note: Update Record,23 August 2011 Last updated at 12:42 GMT
papa_smurf
08-24-11, 06:04 AM
Libya Crisis: Inside the Rixos Hotel
A "desperate situation" is developing at Tripoli's Rixos hotel, according to BBC correspondent Matthew Price, who is now trapped there along with some 35 other journalists and foreign nationals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-14648330
Jimbuna
08-24-11, 07:23 AM
Live updates:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14610722
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