Monday, April 4, 2011

Week in Review

Gaddafi thugs in Misrata block the main sewage channels in the city of 600,000 so that homes start flooding..”
00:34 @ChangeInLibya tweets: “Breaking: Gaddafi thugs in Misrata block the main sewage channels in the city of 600,000 so that homes start flooding..”00:29 DIRECT from Tripoli Gunfire heard coming from inside Baab Al Aziziyah right now22:14 Reuters The Libyan regime has rejected the conditions of a
rebels’ seemingly odd decision to establish a new central bank to replace dictator Muammar Gadhafi's state-owned monetary authority
“Libyan Rebels” Create Central Bank, Oil Company| Print | E-mail WRITTEN BY ALEX NEWMAN    WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH 2011 16:46 1As analysts debate possible motives behind President Obama’s United Nations-backed military intervention in Libya, one angle that has received attention in recent days is the
Gaddafi would hand over power and set Libya on course to become a constitutional democracy
Ruler's son reportedly floats idea to handover, democracy plan ChangeInLibya Halwasa Guy   by FreeLeebeya To all non Libyans out there supporting our cause THANK YOU.#Gadhafi might have money on his side but we have you.
An Italian journalist punched a government minder and had to be pulled off the man by a couple of British reporters.
Fear and loathing in the Rixos Hotel: Gadhafi’s leash chafes necks of journalists in Tripoli  Text Size Print E-mail Reprints By Associated Press, Sunday, April 3, 2:32 PMTRIPOLI, Libya — At the Rixos Hotel, Moammar Gadhafi’s gilded cage for foreign journalists, fistfights break out.
The U.S. is shifting the combat role to Britain, France and other NATO allies, but American air power is still in demand.
U.S. extends Libya airstrike role by 48 hoursBy Richard Lardner - The Associated PressPosted : Sunday Apr 3, 2011 16:37:36 EDTWASHINGTON — The U.S. agreed to NATO’s request for a 48-hour extension of American participation in coalition airstrikes against targets in Libya and U.S.
Husni Mubarak leaves Sharm Al Sheikh for Germany
Underreported Yasser El-Shimy  @ @blakehounshell Saudi Arabia may have requested that Germany takes Egypt's former president.
Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister AbdelatiObeidi has crossed from Libya into Tunisia and from there flown toAthens,
Results for Abdelati ObeidiTip: use operators for advanced search.Tweets Tweets with links Tweets near you People husmanfarouq Ousman Njie Another good news: Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister AbdelatiObeidi has crossed from Libya into Tunisia and from there flown toAthens,4 minutes ago LeShaque Le Shaq
Translated: Comprehensive Update from the city of Misratah today
Translated: Comprehensive Update from the city of Misratah todayPosted on April 2, 2011 by adminTranslation:Hisham: We have the brother Marwouan Al Misratri, a revolutionary from 17th February Revolution from Misratah, official cameraman for Freedom Group and Wefaq Libya, he would like to speak to y
Today witnessed for the first time a greater percentage of Army officers and soldiers than volunteers and armed civilians.
00:02 DIRECT from MisratahWefaq Media have communicated that revolutionaries have defeated the mercenaries in the area of Zraig and pushed them back beyond Abu Ruwayah.23:51 Al Jazeera Arabic A plane carrying 10 injured Libyans has arrived at Doha airport in Qatar20:40 Al Jazeera English Rebel force
The Libyan National Council, the Benghazi-based group that speaks for the rebel forces fighting the Gaddafi regime, has appointed a long-time CIA collaborator to head its military operations
A CIA commander for the Libyan rebels28 March 2011The Libyan National Council, the Benghazi-based group that speaks for the rebel forces fighting the Gaddafi regime, has appointed a long-time CIA collaborator to head its military operations.
Rebel forces in eastern Libya have received covert military training from US and Egyptian special forces, according to a report in Al Jazeera.
Libyan rebels receiving covert training from US, Egypt Rebel forces in eastern Libya have received covert military training from US and Egyptian special forces, according to a report in Al Jazeera.Quoting an unnamed source affiliated with rebels seeking to topple Moammar Gaddafi, US and Egyptian mi
The Youth Coalition of the February 17th Revolution in Tripoli have released to us a declaration in support of the National Transitional Council and called out to all the sons of Tripoli, the scholars, dignitaries and national guards to be ready to fill up the ranks for the start of Libya’s new beginning
6:05AM: The Youth Coalition of the February 17th Revolution in Tripoli have released to us a declaration in support of the National Transitional Council and called out to all the sons of Tripoli, the scholars, dignitaries and national guards to be ready to fill up the ranks for the start of Libya’s
Coming Soon: Al Jazeera news service starting audible in the city of Benghazi,
Al Jazeera broadcast news on the radio in Benghazi on the frequency fm and 999. Coming Soon: Al Jazeera news service starting audible in the city of Benghazi, the liberated Libya has learned today that the service will be launched Al Jazeera broadcast news on the radio in Benghazi on the frequency f
Gaddafi wants out !! .. We are trying to talk to the British, the French and the Americans to stop the killing of people. We are trying to find a mutual solution
Gaddafi trying to attempt to bring the conflict in Libya  to an end.The regime of Muammar Gaddafi has initiated a concerted effort to open lines of communication with western governments in an attempt to bring the conflict in the country to an end.Libya's former prime minister, Abdul Ati al-Obeidi,
The three JAS Gripen warplanes, of a total nine aircraft pledged by Sweden, took off from the Ronneby base on Sweden’s southern coast, army spokesman Rickard Wissman told AFP.Another five Gripens and a C-130 Hercules usable for mid-air refueling were to leave early Sunday, he said. The deployment, decided Tuesday by the Swedish government, won parliamentary approval on Friday.
Jets took off from the Ronneby base on Sweden’s southern coast headed for LibyaAll updates are in Libyan local time (GMT +2)1:32pm: Check out the fresh story on the front page of Al Jazeera English website with the latest from Libya: ‘Libyan rebels killed in NATO air strike’12:54pm: Three Swedish f
NATO investigating reports that coalition jet struck pro-democracy forces in country's east, killing at least seven.
'Libyan rebels killed in NATO air strike' NATO investigating reports that coalition jet struck pro-democracy forces in country's east, killing at least seven.Last Modified: 02 Apr 2011 11:19Email ArticlePrint ArticleShare ArticleSend Feedback Rebel fighters prayed at the grave of fellow rebels w
The rebels are not offering peace. If you are making impossible demands, it's a trick, it's a trick.
I offer you peace, get out of Benghazi on a ship, this is my condition  Quick recap: - Reports say forces loyal to Gaddafi have attacked the rebel-held town of Misurata. A rebel spokesman told the AFP news agency Gaddafi's forces attacked Misurata on Friday night with tank and rocket fire. - State
Special thanks to #Egypt for kicking pro qaddafi out of Tahrir Square.
In favor of the expulsion of Khadaffy Tahrir Square 04/01/2011 libyana1702 libyana  by ehkayyThanx #Egypt when u kicked out #gaddafi supporter #tahrir sqhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afZK-gl7Ko0 #Libya21 minutes ago »feblib feblib  by ehkayySpecial thanks to #Egypt for kicking pro qaddafi out of T
senior aide to one of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s sons has held secret talks in London with British authorities,
Qaddafi Envoy Visits London as Tensions Mount in LibyaTRIPOLI, Libya — A senior aide to one of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s sons has held secret talks in London with British authorities, a friend of the aide said Friday, as his government dismissed rebel talk of a cease-fire as a thinly veiled invitati
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David Cameron has ruled out offering Saif Gaddafi, the dictator's son, any special deal or treatment if he wishes to leave Libya, Downing Street officials said yesterday.
David Cameron rules out deal for Saif GaddafiDavid Cameron has ruled out offering Saif Gaddafi, the dictator's son, any special deal or treatment if he wishes to leave Libya, Downing Street officials said yesterday.David Cameron made clear that Saif Gaddafi will be classed the same way as his father
Check out this cartoon by the Guardian’s Martin Rowson on diplomacy between the Gaddafi regime and western leaders
Check out this cartoon by the Guardian’s Martin Rowson on diplomacy between the Gaddafi regime and western leaders
Al-Khwayldy leaves Gaddafi
Officials within the Gaddafi regime have reported that Al-Khwayldi A-lHumaydi has denounced his association with Gaddafi and the Libyan regime. Al-Khwayldy leaves Gaddafi Saturday, 02 April 2011 00:39 Multiple sources from media groups and officials within the Gaddafi regime have reported that A
Prisoners escape Tripoli
Abu Sleem prisoners managed to escape in tripoli, clashes in different areas of Tripoli namely Tajoura, Fashloom and Souq Al Jummah goldmachine: BREAKING: Reports that Colonel Abdelrahman AlSaid defected and IS NOW BESIEGING BAB AL-AZIZIYA Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli #libya #feb17 April 2nd Upda
supporter of Col Muammar Gaddafi has pledged to launch a suicide bomb attack during a rally in Britain. In a clip from Libyan state television which is now on the YouTube website, the man can be seen pledging to turn himself into an “exploding bomb.”
Gaddafi supporter pledges suicide attacks in BritainPosted on April 2, 2011 by adminA supporter of Col Muammar Gaddafi has pledged to launch a suicide bomb attack during a rally in Britain.
Checking my logs, very special flight at Luqa #Malta arrived March 31: Lockheed 382G tail nr N3796B
CIA flight out of Luqa Malta, Lockheed 382G tail nr N3796B on April 1st 2011 08:00 GMT yarddonky RT @FMCNL: Funny, flightaware says:"This aircraft (N3796B) is not available for tracking per request from the owner/operator" Listen! Tepper Aviation, Inc.FMCNL FMC the Netherlands  Special flight Loc
If this is not mad then I don't know what this is.
Libya: Gaddafi forces reject ceasefireCol Gaddafi's forces have rejected a ceasefire call from Libyan rebels, saying government troops would not leave Libyan cities as demanded by the opposition.A Libyan rebel in Ajdabiya on the front line near the oil town of Brega Photo: AFPBy Toby Harnden, Washin
Libya’s Gaddafi Rejects Peace Offer to Flee Nation for Europe
Libya’s Gaddafi Rejects Peace Offer to Flee Nation for EuropeBY: RICHARD LONGPUBLISHED: APRIL 01, 2011"Defections in Libya," by Deng Coy Miel.SAN FRANCISCO (Politically Illustrated) – Libyan leader Col.
Musa Ibrahim, says its a trick its a trick its a trick
The full quote from Musa Ibrahim, the government spokesman, when rejecting the opposition's conditions for a ceasefire:The rebels never offered any peace.....we are the ones who offered peace weeks ago, and we said we are going to talk, and let's sit down and everything.
The wife of the Libyan foreign minister who defected to Britain earlier this week has been seized by Colonel Gaddafi
Libya: wife of defecting foreign minister captured in firefightThe wife of the Libyan foreign minister who defected to Britain earlier this week has been seized by Colonel Gaddafi and is being interrogated by his "internal security" officials, The Daily Telegraph can disclose. Moussa Kouusa was once
Col Muammar Gaddafi's inner circle has split its loyalties three ways as the Libyan dictator relies on his sons to mount a last ditch defence of his regime.
Libya: Gaddafi's inner circle split three waysCol Muammar Gaddafi's inner circle has split its loyalties three ways as the Libyan dictator relies on his sons to mount a last ditch defence of his regime. Image 1 of 2Mustafa Abdel Jalil was one of the first high-profile Libyans to defect Photo: APBy D
Moussa Koussa Facebook page found (not real)
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The revolutionaries are now starting to move west once again.
← Translated Video: Injured revolutionary refuses to praise Gaddafi, shots fired & ending unclearFactbox – Diplomats desert Libya’s Gaddafi →April 1st UpdatesPosted on April 1, 2011 by adminNew York: 10:39 London: 15:39  Tripoli: 16:3915:35 BBC The CIA has sent a small, covert team into eastern Liby
In Brega that for the first time, rag-tag rebel forces have been bolstered by a number of well-armed, seemingly well-trained soldiers in full military attire. It’s not clear where they’ve come from, our correspondent says, but their very presence has boosted morale on the front line.
← Translated Video: Injured revolutionary refuses to praise Gaddafi, shots fired & ending unclearFactbox – Diplomats desert Libya’s Gaddafi →April 1st UpdatesPosted on April 1, 2011 by adminNew York: 09:52 London: 14:52  Tripoli: 15:5215:33 BBC The BBC’s Nick Springate reports from Libya’s eastern t
Srike hit a truck carrying ammunition, and the resulting explosion destroyed two nearby homes
Libya air raid 'killed civilians'Latest Live War funding Tripoli witness Al-Qaeda risk? Crisis in maps Click to playThe BBC's Ben Brown: "A doctor told us seven civilians were killed"Continue reading the main storyLibya CrisisLibya and Mid-East CrisisLive Challenges facing coalition Profile: Moussa
Through the Looking Glass to Gaddafi's Tripoli
« PREVIOUSShould France's Moderate Conservatives Dump Sarkozy Before It's Too Late?Through the Looking Glass to Gaddafi's TripoliPosted by ARYN BAKER Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 4:39 pmSubmit a Comment Had I been dropped into my Tripoli hotel by airplane, there would be little to indicate that this
My birth country needs me today,' says a 60-year-old auto repair shop owner from Illinois
Libyan-Americans rush off to join fight against Gadhafi'My birth country needs me today,' says a 60-year-old auto repair shop owner from Illinois Age wasn't about to stop Libyan-American Ibrahim Elfirjani from joining the fight to oust Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
regime may be looking for exit strategy
Revealed: Gaddafi envoy in Britain for secret talksExclusive: Contact with senior aide believed to be one of a number between Libyan officials and west amid signs regime may be looking for exit strategyAll today's developments in LibyaLibyan fixer's visit to London may show sons want way outThose w
Koussa, a former spy chief, flew into Britain on March 30.
What Qaddafi loses with Moussa Koussa's defectionForeign Minister Moussa Koussa, who as former intelligence chief is intimately familiar with Qaddafi's most notorious operations, defected from the Libyan regime yesterday. Libya's Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa is seen speaking during a news conferen
urgent talks with up to another 10 senior figures in Colonel Gaddafi's creaking regime about possible defection
Britain in talks with 10 more Gaddafi aidesInner circle turn their backs on besieged Libyan dictatorBy Cahal Milmo, Oliver Wright and Donald Macintyre in TripoliFriday, 1 April 2011SHARE PRINT EMAIL TEXT SIZENORMAL LARGE EXTRA LARGE AFP/GETTYColonel Muammar Gaddafi's leading henchmen may be beginn
Libya's top oil official Shokri Ghanem denied reports he had left the country, saying he was still in his office. "This is not true,
Libya top oil official says still in office LONDON | Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:11pm EDT(Reuters) - Libya's top oil official Shokri Ghanem denied reports he had left the country, saying he was still in his office. "This is not true, I am in my office and I will be on TV in a few minutes," Ghamen said by tel
generation of young idealists, inspired by democracy, united by Facebook and excited by the notion of opening up to a wider world
Islam and the Arab revolutionsReligion is a growing force in the Arab awakening.
Death sentences passed on two Iranians and a Kuwaiti for spying in the Persian Gulf emirate on behalf of Tehran
Kuwait trial reveals ‘Iran’s hidden hand’Posted by admin on March 30, 2011 in English, Urgent | 0 CommentKUWAIT CITY, March 30 (UPI) — Death sentences passed on two Iranians and a Kuwaiti for spying in the Persian Gulf emirate on behalf of Tehran has heightened suspicions that Iran has had a hand i
— Libya’s foreign minister defected to Britain on Wednesday, dealing a blow to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s government
Retreat for Rebels; Libyan Foreign Minister QuitsBryan Denton for The New York TimesA rebel rested Wednesday on the outskirts of Ajdabiya, where anti-Qaddafi insurgents halted their eastward retreat for the night.By C. J. CHIVERS and DAVID D.
Brega: Gaddafi brigades driven back to the area of the village of Bishr west of Brega,
12:19 The Guardian has been told that General Khouildi Hamidi, Muammar Gaddafi’s intelligence coordinator, is defecting from the Gaddafi regime.
the following Libyan diplomats are in Tunisia making plans to defect and leave to Europe: 1. Abu Zaid Dorda – Chief of Intelligence 2. Shukri Ghanem – Oil Minister 3. AbulGasem AzZwai – General Secretary of the People’s Committee 4. AbdulAati Abedi – Libyan Ambassador to Tunisia
32 Libyan Diplomatic cars have crossed the Libyan-Tunisian border into Tunisia00:43 Almanara Media reports that 32 Libyan Diplomatic cars have crossed the Libyan-Tunisian border into Tunisia.
For several days their advance seemed unstoppable but the Libyan dictator soon regained his footing and Boulika and his son were among those who discovered that they would be required to fire their Kalashnikovs in anger if the revolution was to be saved.
'If Ahmed is dead, I hope not this way': a Libyan father's prayer for his rebel son Ahmed plunged himself into the uprising around Ras Lanuf.
West playing into al-Qaeda's hands?
Libya: Is the West playing into al-Qaeda's hands?Islamists have had a marginal role in these revolutions – but that could be changing, writes Peter Bergen. Libyan rebel fighters with their weapons on the road in Bin Jawad Photo: Sipa Press / Rex FeaturesBy Peter Bergen 8:51AM BST 31 Mar 2011 91 Comm
Kuwait will deport three Iranian diplomats who, a court ruled, were involved with a spy network
Kuwait Will Expel Iran Diplomats Linked to Spy Cell, Qabas SaysBy Dahlia Kholaif - Mar 31, 2011 12:49 AM ET inShare More Print Email Kuwait will deport three Iranian diplomats who, a court ruled, were involved with a spy network, Al-Qabas reported, citing Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed al- Sabah
Death sentences passed on two Iranians and a Kuwaiti for spying in the Persian Gulf emirate on behalf of Tehran
Kuwait trial reveals ‘Iran’s hidden hand’Posted by admin on March 30, 2011 in English, Urgent | 0 CommentKUWAIT CITY, March 30 (UPI) — Death sentences passed on two Iranians and a Kuwaiti for spying in the Persian Gulf emirate on behalf of Tehran has heightened suspicions that Iran has had a hand i
Mahmoud Jibril could be Libya's leader
A Look at the Potential Leader of Free Libya's Doctoral ThesisBY URI FRIEDMAN08:25 PM ETIf American and international intervention in Libya ousts Muammar Qaddafi, Mahmoud Jibril could be Libya's leader.
Libyan Defections
WORLD ALERT: From #Djerba waiting to fly to #EU dest: Omar Abu-Said Durdah, Dr Shukri Ghanim, Abu Al Qassim Al-Zawi, Abdulati Al-UbaidiLibyan Oil Minister Dr Shukri Ghanim, = I NTELLIGENCE CHIEF Abu-Said Durdah LIBYAN  =   OREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIALS  Abdulati Al-Ubaidi FLibyan Secretary of the Genera
UN mposed sanctions on Laurent Gbagbo, who has refused to relinquish the presidency, and his inner circle.
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday demanded an immediate end to the escalating violence in Ivory Coast  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.
Khalifa Hifter: New Rebel Military Commander may have ties to CIA
RichardWilson_ Richard Wilson Khalifa Hifter + Moussa Koussa + (not) Secret Obama approval of CIA intervention <> freedom for the Libyan people1 hour ago DaveReese65 Dave Reese @ @ggreenwald Khalifa Hifter - the name makes me think of that old Mr.
Musa Kusa, who plotted assassinations and airline bombings as well as helped Washington pursue al-Qaeda terrorists,
CIA's top Libyan contact Musa Kusa may go down with GaddafiBy Jeff SteinThe Libyan official who was a key CIA contact in the war on terrorism and the removal of Moammar Gaddafi’s weapons of mass destruction may have no option now but to go down with the ship.Foreign Minister Musa Kusa, who plotted a
“Musa Kusa’s defection signifies the end of Gaddafi’s regime
All updates are in Libyan local time (GMT +2) 12:28am: Senior Libyan rebel commander Maj Gen Suleiman Mahmoud, who spoke to BBC’s Newsnight, says the rebel forces need time, patience and help to organize themselves.
Libya conflict: reactions around the world
Libya conflict: reactions around the worldThe UN security council may have sanctioned air strikes, but they are viewed with ambivalence in most countries guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 30 March 2011 19.10 BST Article history Pro-Gaddafi protesters in Kampala, Uganda, demonstrate against the war.
Muammar Gaddafi will struggle to find a new home,
Dictator, comes with jet, free to a good home Muammar Gaddafi will struggle to find a new homewrites William Dobson.For dictators, it is no longer easy to get away from it all. Just ask Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.
C.I.A. in Libya Aiding Rebels, U.S. Officials Say
C.I.A. in Libya Aiding Rebels, U.S. Officials SayBy MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT Published: March 31, 2011WASHINGTON - The Central Intelligence Agency has inserted clandestine operatives into Libya to gather intelligence for military airstrikes and make contacts with rebels battling Col.
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama has signed a secret order authorizing covert U.S. government support for rebel forces
Exclusive: Obama authorizes secret help for Libya rebels WASHINGTON | Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:43pm EDT(Reuters) - President Barack Obama has signed a secret order authorizing covert U.S.
Brega now fallen to Gaddafi forces, causing panic in Ajdabiya. Rebels back where they were before weekend advance.
Libyan families fled Ajdabiya towards Benghazi on Sunday as revolutionaries flee in a panic from Gaddafi’s troops. 16:47 Jon Williams from the BBC tweets: Rebel held town of Brega now fallen to Gaddafi forces, causing panic in Ajdabiya.
Muammar Gaddafi's forces have laid both antipersonnel and antivehicle mines during the current conflict with armed opposition groups, Human Rights Watch confirmed today.
Libya: Government Use of Landmines ConfirmedRebel Forces Pledge Not to Use MinesMARCH 30, 2011 Metal cased antitank mines found in Ajdabiya on March 28, 2011.© 2011 Human Rights WatchA man holds a disarmed metal-cased antitank mine found in Ajdabiya on March 28, 2011.
Ben Brown in the eastern town of Ajdabiya says that Libyan rebels “are pretty much in full retreat now”. Our correspondent adds: “The rebels don’t have the firepower to match Gaddafi’s forces.
15:13 Voice of Free Libya radio: Anyone who could drive a T-55 tank to report for duty.14:47 BBC The BBC’s Ben Brown in the eastern town of Ajdabiya says that Libyan rebels “are pretty much in full retreat now”.
Libyan rebels say they have been forced to pull back from the key oil port of Ras Lanuf,
Gadhafi Forces Close in on Rebels in Libyan Oil PortVOA News March 30, 2011Photo: APA Libyan rebel is covered up in the rebels flag next to his weapon as he moves on the road bewteen Al-Egila and Ras Lanuf, eastern Libya.
The Syrian government resigned Tuesday amid an unusual wave of unrest that has roiled the nation, state TV reported.
Syrian government resignsBy the CNN Wire StaffMarch 29, 2011 2:38 p.m.
People outside Sirte: All we need is air cover NATO, take out Gaddafi’s artillery & we’ll liberate our brothers today
← http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKv7lqjBAt4 video from giraffi’s convoy that was advancing on benghazi, some time b4 it was blowed by the french planesWorld leaders of over 40 nations all agree in a conference in London today that the tyrant Gaddafi must be removed. →ChangeInLibya Halwasa Guy AJA:
Libyan Woman Who Claimed Qaddafi Troops Raped Her Facing Criminal Charges
Africa Libyan Woman Who Claimed Qaddafi Troops Raped Her Facing Criminal Charges Published March 29, 2011 | Associated Press Print Email Share Comments (12) AP March 26: Iman Al-Obeidi, who said she spent two days in detention after being arrested at a checkpoint in Tripoli, Libya, and sexually
Vision for a democratic Libya
Vision for a democratic Libya http://english.aljazeera.net/mritems/Documents/2011/3/29/2011329113923943811The%20Interim%20Transitional%20National%20Council%20Statement.pdf -
Prime Minister David Cameron has promised that Britain will "stick to our task" in Libya, as he revealed that RAF pilots have already notched up more than 120 sorties and 250 flying hours
Nato bombing of Libya to continue(UKPA) – 16 hours agoPrime Minister David Cameron has promised that Britain will "stick to our task" in Libya, as he revealed that RAF pilots have already notched up more than 120 sorties and 250 flying hours as part of international military action to protect civili
Libyan rebels were stopped, Sirte
Libyan rebels brought up short, Sirte blasted by NATO jets39 mins ago Michel MoutotLibyan rebels were stopped in their tracks on Monday as forces loyal to Moamer Kadhafi launched a fierce attack on their convoy, halting their push forward to Sirte for a second time in the day.The rebels came under h
Rebel Libyan forces were halted about 80km from the city of Sirte on Monday as reinforcements loyal to Muammar Gaddafi were seen moving towards the strategically vital city.
Libyan rebels halted in advance on SirteMuammar Gaddafi's troops sent to save his home city from revolutionary forces as David Cameron praises British pilots carrying out air strikes Ian Black in Sirte, Chris McGreal in Bin Jawad, Adam Gabbatt and Richard Norton-Taylor guardian.co.uk, Monday 28 Mar
Abduljalil Gaddafi was killed
March 27, Wefaq #Libya reports that Abduljalil Gaddafi was killed in an ambbush yesterday by fighters in #Tripoli.
DOHA, Qatar—For the first time in its history, Libya is getting its own independent satellite channel.
The Revolution Will Soon Be TelevisedFree Libya gets its own satellite channel, hosted by -- you guessed it -- Qatar.BY BLAKE HOUNSHELL | MARCH 28, 2011DOHA, Qatar—For the first time in its history, Libya is getting its own independent satellite channel.COMMENTS (2)SHARE: Twitter Reddit Buzz More..
AP: One young Qatari officer said in English that his country was involved in the #Libya campaign, "to save the world."
Tiny Qatar flexes muscles in no-fly Libya campaign(AP) – 47 minutes agoSOUDA BAY AIR BASE, Greece (AP) — In Libya's skies, Qatar is punching above its weight.From an air base in Crete, the tiny Persian Gulf nation has started its biggest, farthest combat deployment — including a third of its fighter
Harawa
15:32 Al Jazeera Arabic Libyan revolutionaries now contol Harawa, 70km east of Sirte. March 28th UpdatesPosted on March 28, 2011 by adminMachahir123 Libya+Syria+Yemen  Rebel forces approaching to Sirte , and special forces of the rebel army at a distance of less than 20 km from Sirte.
British Tornado aircraft attacked and destroyed Libyan government ammunition bunkers in the Sabha Monday
UK planes hit ammunition dumps in SabhaMon Mar 28, 2011 1:13pm GMT Print | Single Page[-] Text [+]LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) - British Tornado aircraft attacked and destroyed Libyan government ammunition bunkers in the Sabha area of the southern desert in the early hours of Monday, the Defence Minis
Rebels pictured firing missiles at Gaddafi forces near Bin Jawad Opposition forces 60 miles from dictator's home town Sirte
Libyan rebels rain missiles on retreating Gaddafi troops as as their march west closes in on dictator's home town  By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Last updated at 1:34 PM on 28th March 2011Comments (76) Add to My Stories Rebels pictured firing missiles at Gaddafi forces near Bin Jawad Opposition forces
Rebel Advance Stalled Outside Sirte, As Rebel Claim Captured Gaddafi's home town |
Gaddafi's Forces Stall Libyan Rebel Advance Share Comments (33) 11:24am UK, Monday March 28, 2011David Connolly, Sky News OnlineExplosions were heard in Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's home town of Sirte - as the rebel advance west towards the capital Tripoli was halted by Libyan government forces. Sky'
Troops loyal to Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, Libya's halt the advance of rebels in the west, 140 kilometers from Sirte, reported Agence France-Presse.
Gaddafi's troops halted an offensive by rebels of Sirte Posted on March 28, 2011 in In the world  |  by admin Troops loyal to Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, Libya's halt the advance of rebels in the west, 140 kilometers from Sirte, reported Agence France-Presse.
Libyan rebels are claiming to have captured the town of Sirte, the home of embattled Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi. The Reuters news agency on Monday quoted a rebel spokesman as saying that the town has fallen into the hands of anti-government fighters.
Libyan rebels claim seizing Sirte Rebel spokesman says hometown of Muammar Gaddafi has fallen into their hands as they push westwards.Last Modified: 27 Mar 2011 22:07Email ArticlePrint ArticleShare ArticleSend Feedback Libyan rebels are claiming to have captured the town of Sirte, the home of em
Rebels seize oil terminals in east, eye Gaddafi hometown, Witnesses hear explosions in Sirte, Tripoli
Aided by air strikes, Libya's rebels push west Rebel advance westwards quickly reverses recent losses Sunfay 9:44pm * Rebels seize oil terminals in east, eye Gaddafi hometown* Witnesses hear explosions in Sirte, Tripoli* NATO agrees to implement all aspects of U.N.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi seeking immunity is seeking to convince the coalition forces to accept a deal that is being secretly discussed
Qatar 'seizes two Iranian boats with arms' KUWAIT CITY (AFP) – Qatar, which has sea borders with Bahrain and Iran, has seized two Iranian boats in the Gulf carrying weapons, a Kuwaiti electronic newspaper reported on Sunday.
- Libyan state television broadcast on Sunday what it said was live footage of Muammar Gaddafi in a car in his Tripoli compound where hundreds of supporters waved green flags
Gaddafi in Tripoli compound -- Libyan state TVSun Mar 27, 2011 11:45pm GMTPrint | Single Page[-] Text [+] TUNIS, March 27 (Reuters) - Libyan state television broadcast on Sunday what it said was live footage of Muammar Gaddafi in a car in his Tripoli compound where hundreds of supporters waved green
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenges western direct action and says prolonged conflict could lead to a 'second Iraq'
Turkey offers to broker Libya ceasefire as rebels advance on Sirte Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenges western direct action and says prolonged conflict could lead to a 'second Iraq' Seumas Milne in Istanbul guardian.co.uk, Sunday 27 March 2011 21.30 BST Article history Libyan rebels outsi
NEXT STOP - Gaddafi stronghold of Sirte
Rebels take Ras Lanuf, Brega , Uqayla, Bin JawadNEXT  STOP -  Gaddafi stronghold of SirtContinue reading the main story Libyan rebels have recaptured four more towns and are moving quickly towards Muammar Gaddafi's heartland of Sirte.They seized the eastern coastal towns of Ras Lanuf, Brega, Uqa
Sirte
Is Sirte a Setup?  Rebels push west as air strikes hit Gaddafi forces A man who said he worked for the state-owned Sirte Oil Company but refused to give his name said Gaddafi troops had passed through without stopping and there had been no fighting.Sunday, 27 March 2011 17:15 UQAYLA, Libya – Libyan
@ChangeInLibya Benghazi Free Radio pleading with the honourable & courageous ppl inside Sirte- rise up against Gaddafi & welcome us
SabzBrach JoanneMichele “@ChangeInLibya Benghazi Free Radio pleading with the honourable & courageous ppl inside Sirte- rise up against Gaddafi & welcome us #libya35 minutes ago 1438: More on oil production in eastern Libya: Ali Tarhouni, a rebel official in charge of economic, financial and oil ma
If Gaddafi wants a solution, then he should relinquish authority immediately. Otherwise, let him wait for us as we are coming to him in his headquarters whether in Sirte or Tripoli."
Gaddafi is seeking to convince Western powers to accept a plan which would see him cede powers to his son,  1406: When asked about Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's alleged offer to lead Libya during its transition towards democracy, a representative of the rebel Transitional National Council told al-Sharq a
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1341: The Syrian Human Rights Committee (SHRC) has said the emergency law is "the most repressive law [affecting] the rights and freedoms of all Syrian citizens without exception".
. A rebel commander we spoke to along the way claimed that Col Gaddafi's forces were in full retreat."
They have seized Brega, Uqayla and now Ras Lanuf. The towns have fallen almost, it seems, without a shot being fired 1314: The BBC's Ben Brown in the eastern Libyan town of Ras Lanuf says: "There has been an extraordinary advance by the rebels.
The people of Sirt have already risen up against Gaddafi,'' said rebel spokesman Mustafa Gheriani. ''Now it's just a matter of defeating Gaddafi's forces there. '
''It is not easy for this man to raise the white flag,'' he said, referring to Colonel Gaddafi. ''His roots are deep in the earth".
Sirte 2 says ago, some background for today
Libya: supporters rally in Gaddafi's home town SirteIn the early hours groups of men paraded through the streets of Sirte, the town where Col Muammar Gaddafi grew up and has since built into a modern city. Supporters of Col Gaddafi take to the streets Photo: EPABy Damien McElroy, Sirte 6:36PM GMT 25
CLASSIC, love this photo, Uknown man walking into the Libyan sunset with his guitar...... and rocket launcher
IbnOmar2005 8 hours 33 mins ago#EpicLibyanMan walking into the sunset with his guitar......
Libyan's State TV's translated response to Rape victim Yesterday
Libyan State Tv on Iman Al-Obeidi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqlANMPHoyg Filled with lies and contradictions Translation by ForThePeople from Libya Alhurra "salam aleikum,sorry for the delay and on behalf of the news and my colleagues we were with ms obeidi she was worrying us and why she said
Dow Jones Newswires - Libyan rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi's regime Sunday recaptured Bin Jawad,
News Libyan Rebels Retake Hamlet Of Bin Jawad 7:07a ET March 27, 2011 (Dow Jones) Libyan Rebels Retake Hamlet Of Bin Jawad BIN JAWAD, Libya (AFP)--Libyan rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi's regime Sunday recaptured Bin Jawad, a hamlet 50 kilometers west of the key oil town of Ras Lanuf, AFP corres
14:33 AFP Libyan revolutionaries fighting Gaddafi’s regime on Sunday recaptured Bin Jawad, a hamlet 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of the key oil town of Ras Lanuf, AFP correspondents
March 27th UpdatesPosted on March 27, 2011 by admin14:33 AFP Libyan revolutionaries fighting Gaddafi’s regime on Sunday recaptured Bin Jawad, a hamlet 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of the key oil town of Ras Lanuf, AFP correspondents reported.14:29 Almanara Media Revolutionaries have captured 40 mer
BenJawad! here we come, government there is unlikely to be too concerned by the rebel advance in the east. It is a long way from Ras Lanuf to Sirte,
1112: The regime also knows the foreign coalition can not do much more than attack their weapons at the moment.
The strategically important port of Ras Lanuf Libyan oil is back in the hands, Militias of the regime opponents in the east of Libya, according to the BBC have taken the oil port of Brega. of insurgents.
RadLanuf, Brega taken by Rebels, Qadhafi's regime puts bodies to attack targets   + + + 12:18 rebels retake key oil port of Ras Lanuf + + +The strategically important port of Ras Lanuf Libyan oil is back in the hands of insurgents. The journalists of the news agency AFP reported from the city in th
An AFP correspondent in Ras Lanuf says the town is entirely in rebel hands., ursuing Gaddafi forces west."
Ras Lanuf says the town is entirely in rebel hands 1042: An AFP correspondent in Ras Lanuf says the town is entirely in rebel hands.
unconfirmed rebels in brega, moving towards ras lanuf, and coalition clearing the roads towards sirte, more in stories below
▼  Mar 27  NEW this morning - 1053: A rebel fighter tells Reuters: "There is no Gaddafi army in Ras Lanuf." 1042: An AFP correspondent in Ras Lanuf says the town is entirely in rebel hands.