Rebel fighters fire an anti-aircraft gun near Bin Jawad March 5, 2011. In the small town of Bin Jawad, where rebel forces were massing about 160 km (100 miles) from Sirte, they fired off rounds at warplanes and helicopters that had followed progress of the convoy to the coastal town and swooped over them.
Rebel fighters fire an anti-aircraft gun in Bin Jawad March 5, 2011. In the small town of Bin Jawad, where rebel forces were massing about 160 km (100 miles) from Sirte, they fired off rounds at warplanes and helicopters that had followed progress of the convoy to the coastal town and swooped over them.
A rebel fighter takes aim with a rocket-propelled grenade launcher (RPG) outside Bin Jawad March 5, 2011. In the small town of Bin Jawad, where rebel forces were massing about 160 km (100 miles) from Sirte, they fired off rounds at warplanes and helicopters that had followed progress of the convoy to the coastal town and swooped over them.
RAS LANUF, LIBYA – MARCH 05: The body of a reported Libyan fighter pilot lies in the desert March 25 2011 near Ras Lanuf, Libya. Opposition forces pushed government troops further west as they took more territory towards the Gaddafi stronghold of Surt.
Rebel fighters opposing Libyan ruler Moamer Kadhafi look at a small airport just outside of the north central town of Ras Lanuf on March 05, 2011. The fighters pressed westward and took over the town of Benjawad without encountering any resistance from Khadafi forces.
Residents wave to Libyan rebel fighters as they headed to the west front on March 5, 2011 in the oil town Ras Lanuf where up to ten people were killed and more than 20 wounded in clashes between Libyan rebels and loyalists of Moamer Kadhafi.
Libyan rebel fighters man a check point at the entrance of the Harouge oil facility, in the stronghold oil town of Ras Lanuf on March 5, 2011 where up to 10 people were killed and more than 20 wounded in clashes between opposition and loyalists of Moamer Kadhafi forces.
Libyan rebel fighters shout ‘God is great’ as they prepare to leave the oil town of Ras Lanuf to the west front on March 5, 2011 after up to ten people were killed and more than 20 wounded in clashes between Libyan rebels and loyalists of Moamer Kadhafi.
…………..Zawiyah
People walk past a tank (behind) used by Libyan army defectors in the centre of the city of Zawiyah, 50 km (31 miles) west of the capital Tripoli, March 5, 2011. Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi launched a new attack on the western town of Zawiyah on Saturday, with tanks shelling the central square, residents said.
Captured soldiers from forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi are presented by rebels following clashes for control over the centre of the city of Zawiyah, 50 km (31 miles) west of the capital Tripoli, March 5, 2011. Libyan government forces launched a second attack on the western town of Zawiyah on Saturday after rebels drove them out in a morning of fierce fighting, while in the east, opponents of Muammar Gaddafi pushed towards his home town.
Libyan rebels escort a wounded soldier captured from forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi following clashes for control over the centre of the city of Zawiyah, 50 km (31 miles) west of the capital Tripoli, March 5, 2011. Libyan government forces launched a second attack on the western town of Zawiyah on Saturday after rebels drove them out in a morning of fierce fighting, while in the east, opponents of Gaddafi pushed towards his home town.
A gunman opposed to leader Muammar Gaddafi carries ammunition in the centre of the city of Zawiyah, 50 km (30 miles) west of the capital Tripoli, March 5, 2011. Libyan government forces launched a second attack on the western town of Zawiyah on Saturday after rebels drove them out in a morning of fierce fighting, while in the east, opponents of Muammar Gaddafi pushed towards his home town.
Dua Helikopter milik tentera Gaddafi telah ditembak jatuh berhampiran Ras Lanuf dan Ben Jawad.
Protesters capture Gaddafi hometown
Latest reports say Libyan revolutionary forces and protesters, heading eastward from the west of the country, have captured Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirt.The city had been held by troops loyal to the embattled Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi since the revolution began more than two weeks ago but fell into the hand of protesters on Saturday.
Opposition forces also say they have downed two helicopters belonging to the forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi near Ras Lanuf and Ben Jawad.
Revolutionary fighters are in control of the oil-rich city of Ras Lanuf. They captured the city after heavy fighting, which reportedly left at least eight people dead.
These latest developments come as reports of fresh fighting have emerged from Libya’s western city of Zawiyah.
Heavy gunfire can be heard with pro-Gaddafi tanks firing at houses in Zawiyah, 50 kilometers from the capital, Tripoli.
Witnesses say opposition forces have set pro-Gaddafi tanks on fire and arrested a number of their forces.
This comes a few hours after the opposition repelled an attack by pro-Gaddafi forces to retake the city.
At least 30 people, including women and children, have been killed.
Meanwhile, in Benghazi, dozens of people were killed and many more were wounded after the government forces used warplanes to bomb a weapons depot near the city.
Protest rallies have spread to Tripoli, which is Gaddafi’s stronghold. Clashes erupted in the city after Gaddafi’s loyalists fired teargas to disperse demonstrators.
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