Gaddafi battles to keep hold of Tripoli

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Source: Euronews

Clashes in Tripoli between pro and anti-Gaddafi supporters have been reported as the Libyan leader battles to control his capital. Much of the city is said to be deserted as his gunmen roam the streets.

But the circle appears to be tightening with reports of uprisings to the north and west of Tripoli.

For the rest of the country there is a definite east-west divide, with the east firmly in the hands of protesters.

In cities such as Tobruk police have either withdrawn or joined with disparate opposition groups to start providing some sort of order.



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Libya protests: Gaddafi embattled by opposition gains

Reports from Libya say the area controlled by embattled leader Col Muammar Gaddafi is shrinking as the opposition consolidates its gains.

Witnesses say the capital, Tripoli, is heavily guarded by pro-Gaddafi forces, with tanks deployed in the suburbs.

Videos on the internet suggest a town 50km (30 miles) west of Tripoli has fallen to anti-government forces.

Col Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, went on television on Wednesday evening to say that everything was "normal".

more:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12564104

Libyan Leader’s Son Says Life in Tripoli Is ‘Normal,’ Jana Says
By Alaa Shahine - Feb 24, 2011 6:57 AM GMT
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Business ExchangeBuzz up!DiggPrint Email .Life in Libya’s capital Tripoli as well as central and southern parts of the country is "normal," state-run Jana news agency reported, citing Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, son of leader Muammar Qaddafi.

“Stores and schools are open, people are working, banks are open and life is normal,” the Tripoli-based news agency cited him as saying.

Qaddafi, in power since 1969, is facing an unprecedented rebellion seeking his ouster after popular uprisings brought the reigns of Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak to end this year.

more:http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-24/libyan-leader-s-son-says-life-in-tripoli-is-normal-jana-says.html

Gaddafi struggles to keep control

Pro-democracy protesters takeover eastern part of the country, as state structure appears to be disintegrating.
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2011 07:25 GMT

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