Rebels launch attack on Tripoli

Libyan rebels say they have launched an attack on Tripoli, piling more pressure onto Muammar Gaddafi’s 41 year rule.

Izvor: Tanjug

Sunday, 21.08.2011.

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Libyan rebels say they have launched an attack on Tripoli, piling more pressure onto Muammar Gaddafi’s 41 year rule. Gunfire and explosions could be heard in the capital on Saturday night, as the opposition moved closer. Rebels launch attack on Tripoli Tripoli is being approached from both sides. Zawiyah, just 50 kilometers to the west, and Zlitan, 160 kilometers to the east, are both under rebel control. Nevertheless, Gaddafi supporters say there is nothing to worry about in Tripoli. Information Minister Moussa Ibrahim appeared on state television to say Gaddafi is still the leader and the capital is well-defended. “Yes, some militia have infiltrated two or three neighborhoods, but they were faced by strong resistance, and the fighting was over in 30 minutes,” he said. It is the first time pro-Gaddafi forces have admitted to fighting in the capital. The opposition took Zawiyah on Friday, cutting off the government’s troops’ supply line between Tunisia and Tripoli. In taking control of the city’s refinery, the rebels have also cut off access to fuel. British Daily Telegraph reported early on Sunday, quoting “reliable intelligence sources” that British Foreign Minister William Hague said that Gaddafi had left Libya and that he was on his way to Venezuela. The rebels, however, say that there is no confirmation that Gaddafi has left the country. Libyan rebels pray (Beta)

Rebels launch attack on Tripoli

Tripoli is being approached from both sides. Zawiyah, just 50 kilometers to the west, and Zlitan, 160 kilometers to the east, are both under rebel control.

Nevertheless, Gaddafi supporters say there is nothing to worry about in Tripoli. Information Minister Moussa Ibrahim appeared on state television to say Gaddafi is still the leader and the capital is well-defended.

“Yes, some militia have infiltrated two or three neighborhoods, but they were faced by strong resistance, and the fighting was over in 30 minutes,” he said.

It is the first time pro-Gaddafi forces have admitted to fighting in the capital.

The opposition took Zawiyah on Friday, cutting off the government’s troops’ supply line between Tunisia and Tripoli. In taking control of the city’s refinery, the rebels have also cut off access to fuel.

British Daily Telegraph reported early on Sunday, quoting “reliable intelligence sources” that British Foreign Minister William Hague said that Gaddafi had left Libya and that he was on his way to Venezuela.

The rebels, however, say that there is no confirmation that Gaddafi has left the country.

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