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NATO Night Strikes Blast Targets in Tripoli

(Euronews: 0742 PT, May 10, 2011) NATO aircraft conducted raids over Tripoli overnight with government buildings bearing the brunt of the attacks. Libyan officials escorted journalists to the High Commission for Children, which suffered extensive damage. Witnesses in the capital say NATO planes were trying to hit Gaddafi's compound.

 

 

NATO Launches Airstrike on Libyan Capital

(Al Jazeera English: 2352 PT, May 9, 2011) NATO warplanes launched a new round of airstrikes in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, witnesses said. They told Al Jazeera the attacks targeted several sites, including Muammar Gaddafi's compound. Earlier, the United Nations humanitarian chief called for a break in fighting to allow medical aid into the country. Al Jazeera's Monica Villamizar reports.

 

 

 
 

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NATO Air Strike Pounds Gaddafi Compound

(Al Jazeera English: 0701 PST, April 25, 2011) In Libya, NATO forces launched an attack on Muammar Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli as fighting continues between opposition and pro-government forces across the country. Al Jazeera's Omar Al Saleh reports.

 

 

'30 Killed' in Fresh Misurata Strikes

(Euronews: 0427 PST, April 25, 2011) Rocket attacks by Libyan government forces on Misrata have killed at least 30 people and wounded 60, a witnesss was quoted by Reuters as saying during a television interview.

 

Ahmed al-Qadi, an engineer for a dissident radio station, told Al Arabiya that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's men were carrying out "very intense and random shelling on residential areas." The fresh bombardments come two days after the government announced its withdrawal following an eight-week battle for control of the besieged western city.

 

 

 
 

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Libya: All Quiet in West Ajdabiya

(Al Jazeera English: 0425 PST, April 18, 2011) A sandstorm on Sunday prevented NATO aircraft from targeting troops loyal to long time Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi as they advanced on Ajdabiya. Just 24 hours later, the weather conditions have changed, and anti-Gaddafi fighters advanced some 40km west of the city. Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna reports from the western edge of Ajdabiya with more details.

 

 

 
 

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Libyan Rebels Regain Control of Ajdabiya

(Euronews: 0314 PST, April 11, 2011) Libyan rebels celebrated regaining control of Ajdabiya after NATO aircraft destroyed at least 11 tanks. Although they've long complained about what they say is an ineffective NATO response to government attacks, the rebels were more than satisfied with the alliance's approach over the weekend.

 

Ajdabiya is a gateway to their stronghold of Benghazi, some 150 km up the Mediterranean coast. It has been the launch point for insurgents during a week-long fight for the oil port of Brega and its fall would be a serious loss.

 

 

 
 

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More Fighting Around Libyan Port of Brega

(Associated Press: 0745 PST, April 5, 2011) An air strike hit a convoy of vehicles belonging to troops backing Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, although later a bombardment drove back rebel forces in the area trying to retake the oil port of Brega.

 

 

Fighting Along Libya's Coast Continues

(Al Jazeera English: 0726 PST, April 5, 2011) With troops loyal to Gaddafi retaking the oil port of Brega and anti-Gaddafi fighters being forced back toward Ajdabiya, the role of NATO's air strikes has become ever more critical, as reports emerge of weapons and fighters flowing over southern borders to reinforce the Libyan leader's forces. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports from Benghazi with the latest.

 

 

 
 

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