Libya conflict: Heavy gunfire erupts in Tripoli

Gerald · 08-21-11, 01:25 PM

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

08-21-11, 01:25 PM	#23
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Libya conflict: Fighting in Tripoli as rebels reach city 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 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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