#Sirte NTC forces taking "big steps forward" in the battle for Gaddafi's hometown.

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24 September 2011 Last updated at 09:44 ETHelp

Libyan government troops are clashing with supporters of ousted leader Col Muammar Gaddafi in one of his last strongholds, Sirte.

Black smoke was seen rising from the coastal city after National Transitional Council (NTC) soldiers reportedly entered from the west.

The BBC's Alistair Leithead says NTC forces have also moved from the east towards Sirte, and are taking "big steps forward" in the battle for Gaddafi's hometown.