In the day number 19 since the beginning of the revolt against Gaddafi, after 42 years in power, the death toll continues to rise. The battle for control of Al Zauiya, a key city in Libya, where there is an oil export platform and before the revolt was producing 120,000 barrels of oil a day, "has intensified after two days of heavy fighting and tanks the dictator have completely surrounded the city.
In addition, fighting continues in Ras Lanuf, southwest, where rebels remain in power. The latest news from this site indicate that the rebels have shot down a plane by forces loyal to Qadhafi and killed the two pilots who were inside, reports Agence France Presse. The rebels have used one of the antiaircraft batteries installed in the area.
Also, Al Agila, Ras Lanuf and Ben Jawad, the latter at 160 kilometers east of Sirte, Gaddafi's hometown, have fallen under rebel control in recent days. In just three days, the rebels have managed to advance about 180 km along the Mediterranean coast. A column of about 35 tanks of forces that left Tripoli Gaddafi has completed the encirclement of the town, about 92 kilometers southwest of the capital.
Victims and exceed two hundred, according to medical sources quoted by the TV station Al Jazeera. With artillery and mortar fire, the site suffers a harsh punishment, but for now say they have managed to contain the advance. Of course, the redeployment around the city, completed by the four access points, preventing any move in or out and its inhabitants have no electricity and a shortage of food and medicine.
"The tanks are all over the city and shooting at houses. I saw a seven before me. The attack does not stop," he told AFP a resident of the city from February 27 controlled by the opposition. "Pray for us," he said before the call is cut off abruptly. General Jueildi to Humaidi, one of the top lieutenants of Muammar Gaddafi, a member of the military junta that led the coup in 1969 and head of the Libyan intelligence service, directs the operations that have surrounded this important oil enclave.
Some residents said Gaddafi's forces broke into several residential buildings and killed people in their homes to secure the position of snipers on rooftops. "When we refuse to let them in, they killed my brother and my cousin," said Waleed, who gave only his first name. "They massacred people," said another resident, Abu Mohammad.
"But I say to Gaddafi that each time a martyr falls, there will be 10 to replace it." On the other hand, militants opposed to the Qadhafi regime have taken the town of Bin Jawad, 150 kilometers of Sirte, Gaddafi's hometown and stronghold of forces loyal to Colonel, whose failure would deal a major blow to the Libyan dictator.
The rebels also have repelled the counterattack of the troops of the regime on port and oil town of Ras Lanuf (east of Tripoli). The oil complex is intact and the area there are few signs of battle. After the victory of the rebels, the Gaddafi's troops fled into the nearby town of Sirte.
Previously, some reports said that forces loyal to the regime had regained the lead in place but finally confirmed as erroneous. Likewise, the rebels also control the oil port of Sidra, 20 km from Ras Lanuf, and the airport, which is considered crucial to the outcome. The city of Ras Lanuf was one of the last remaining oil in the hands of Gaddafi in the Libyan coast.
After being taken by the rebels, some military commanders loyal to now have deserted Gaddafi in Sirte, which can lead to the weakening of its military capability in the square to the advancing rebels. The information center director of the rebel opposition in Benghazi, Salem Mohammed Musa, has indicated that the unorganized militia advance, but with great determination.
He noted that the headquarters of forces loyal to Ras Lanuf Gaddafi were found late on the bodies of 50 soldiers handcuffed and with gunshot wounds. "They were killed for refusing to deal with the revolutionary forces," he said. On Saturday, hospital sources have estimated at least 35 people dead and more than 20 injured the consequences of the battle there, according to AFP.
Moreover, the attack on a nearby munitions to Benghazi surprised at dusk the rebels with a bombing in its main stronghold in a military base located 30 kilometers from the city and killed at least 27 people and wounded dozens, according to provisional counts medical sources. As fighting continues in Benghazi was formed and the interim National Transitional Council, announced last February 27 and is composed mostly of representatives of cities west of the country, largely controlled by Gaddafi.
The National Council is headed by former Justice Minister and spokesman Mustafa Abdulyalil and vice president is Abdelhafiz Ghoga, who also has served as spokesman for the coalition of the revolution, responsible for coordinating the local councils of the towns controlled by rebels . This body, which has already announced that it would seek international support for specific air strikes against the forces of Qaddafi, today held its first meeting to try to advance the political level towards forming an alternative government to Gaddafi and is recognized internationally among Meanwhile, France has positioned itself in favor of establishing a no-fly zone on Libya to avoid the use of aircraft by the Government to suppress the protests.
An action that would begin with an attack against Libya to destroy its air defenses. 
In addition, fighting continues in Ras Lanuf, southwest, where rebels remain in power. The latest news from this site indicate that the rebels have shot down a plane by forces loyal to Qadhafi and killed the two pilots who were inside, reports Agence France Presse. The rebels have used one of the antiaircraft batteries installed in the area.
Also, Al Agila, Ras Lanuf and Ben Jawad, the latter at 160 kilometers east of Sirte, Gaddafi's hometown, have fallen under rebel control in recent days. In just three days, the rebels have managed to advance about 180 km along the Mediterranean coast. A column of about 35 tanks of forces that left Tripoli Gaddafi has completed the encirclement of the town, about 92 kilometers southwest of the capital.
Victims and exceed two hundred, according to medical sources quoted by the TV station Al Jazeera. With artillery and mortar fire, the site suffers a harsh punishment, but for now say they have managed to contain the advance. Of course, the redeployment around the city, completed by the four access points, preventing any move in or out and its inhabitants have no electricity and a shortage of food and medicine.
"The tanks are all over the city and shooting at houses. I saw a seven before me. The attack does not stop," he told AFP a resident of the city from February 27 controlled by the opposition. "Pray for us," he said before the call is cut off abruptly. General Jueildi to Humaidi, one of the top lieutenants of Muammar Gaddafi, a member of the military junta that led the coup in 1969 and head of the Libyan intelligence service, directs the operations that have surrounded this important oil enclave.
Some residents said Gaddafi's forces broke into several residential buildings and killed people in their homes to secure the position of snipers on rooftops. "When we refuse to let them in, they killed my brother and my cousin," said Waleed, who gave only his first name. "They massacred people," said another resident, Abu Mohammad.
"But I say to Gaddafi that each time a martyr falls, there will be 10 to replace it." On the other hand, militants opposed to the Qadhafi regime have taken the town of Bin Jawad, 150 kilometers of Sirte, Gaddafi's hometown and stronghold of forces loyal to Colonel, whose failure would deal a major blow to the Libyan dictator.
The rebels also have repelled the counterattack of the troops of the regime on port and oil town of Ras Lanuf (east of Tripoli). The oil complex is intact and the area there are few signs of battle. After the victory of the rebels, the Gaddafi's troops fled into the nearby town of Sirte.
Previously, some reports said that forces loyal to the regime had regained the lead in place but finally confirmed as erroneous. Likewise, the rebels also control the oil port of Sidra, 20 km from Ras Lanuf, and the airport, which is considered crucial to the outcome. The city of Ras Lanuf was one of the last remaining oil in the hands of Gaddafi in the Libyan coast.
After being taken by the rebels, some military commanders loyal to now have deserted Gaddafi in Sirte, which can lead to the weakening of its military capability in the square to the advancing rebels. The information center director of the rebel opposition in Benghazi, Salem Mohammed Musa, has indicated that the unorganized militia advance, but with great determination.
He noted that the headquarters of forces loyal to Ras Lanuf Gaddafi were found late on the bodies of 50 soldiers handcuffed and with gunshot wounds. "They were killed for refusing to deal with the revolutionary forces," he said. On Saturday, hospital sources have estimated at least 35 people dead and more than 20 injured the consequences of the battle there, according to AFP.
Moreover, the attack on a nearby munitions to Benghazi surprised at dusk the rebels with a bombing in its main stronghold in a military base located 30 kilometers from the city and killed at least 27 people and wounded dozens, according to provisional counts medical sources. As fighting continues in Benghazi was formed and the interim National Transitional Council, announced last February 27 and is composed mostly of representatives of cities west of the country, largely controlled by Gaddafi.
The National Council is headed by former Justice Minister and spokesman Mustafa Abdulyalil and vice president is Abdelhafiz Ghoga, who also has served as spokesman for the coalition of the revolution, responsible for coordinating the local councils of the towns controlled by rebels . This body, which has already announced that it would seek international support for specific air strikes against the forces of Qaddafi, today held its first meeting to try to advance the political level towards forming an alternative government to Gaddafi and is recognized internationally among Meanwhile, France has positioned itself in favor of establishing a no-fly zone on Libya to avoid the use of aircraft by the Government to suppress the protests.
An action that would begin with an attack against Libya to destroy its air defenses.
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