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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Libya: Situation Critical in Ajdabiya

(Euronews: 0538 PST, March 25, 2011) The city of Ajdabiya is a major crossroads in eastern Libya and controls the approach to Benghazi, the rebels' stronghold. It is being pounded by Gaddafi loyalists, and the rebels are determined it shall not fall. Their cause depends on it.

 

 

 
 

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Libya Claims Civilians Hit by Allied Air Strikes

These two videos both report on claims made by Libyan state TV that allied air strikes caused civilian casualties. The first, from ITN News in the UK, explicitly plays down the Libyan reports and shows only footage of the burning military base targeted in the raid. The second, from Russia Today, has no commentary, but includes more of the original report, including footage of the civilians Libya claims were killed and injured in the same attack.

 

Libyan Base 'Hit by Coalition Air Strike'

(ITN News: 0404 PST, March 24, 2011) Libyan television shows what it says is a military base in flames after coalition air strikes on Tripoli.

 

 

Libya TV Airs Images of Tripoli Bombing Aftermath

(Russia Today: 0309 PST, March 24, 2011) Libyan broadcasters claimed that an unknown number of civilians were injured and killed in coalition airstrikes in Tripoli late on Wednesday. Fresh explosions and gunfire have been heard in the Libyan capital Tripoli, with reports saying coalition forces are targeting major military facilities across the country. Allied forces have also conducted air strikes against troops loyal to the leader Muammar Gaddafi, in the country's western city of Misurata.

 

WARNING: This video contains some graphic images.



 
 

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Gaddafi Vows to Fight 'To the End' as Missiles Blast Tripoli

(Russia Today: 0753 PST, March 23, 2011) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi vowed to fight until the end as he made his first public appearance since the international allied operation began on Saturday. Gaddafi said his troops will be victorious in what he called a "crusader battle." His address preceded a fourth night of air strikes. RT's Paula Slier is following developments in the capital Tripoli.

 

 

NATO Involement in Libya Is Agreed but Questions Remain

(Euronews: 2328 PST, March 22, 2011) Western nations backing the UN no-fly zone over Libya have agreed a role for NATO in the campaign but they will have to clarify the mission's aims before winning wider support. President Obama who wants the US to take a back seat has persuaded a reluctant France to accept the involvement of the alliance.

 

 

Libyan Newsreader Brandishes Gun on TV Show

(ITN News: 0709 PST, March 23, 2011) A Libyan TV host has pulled a gun out from under his desk while presenting a program.

 

 

 
 

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Russia's Leadership Split Over Libya

(Euronews: 0528 PST, March 22, 2011) A public clash between Russia's leaders over Libya has revealed cracks in the world's most famous political duo. President Dmitry Medvedev appeared to criticize Prime Minister Vladimir Putin after the latter described western military action in Libya as a medieval crusade.

 

 

 
 

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U.S. Warplane Crashes in Libya

(ITN News: 0601 PST, March 22, 2011) An aircraft taking part in operations over Libya has crashed in rebel-held territory.

 

 

 
 

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