Libya conflict: Heavy gunfire erupts in Tripoli

Gerald · 08-20-11, 05:54 PM

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

08-20-11, 05:54 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Libya conflict: Heavy gunfire erupts in Tripoli 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 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie