Rebels Make Progress in East and West of Libya

(Al Jazeera English: 0506 PST, April 26, 2011) A short while ago, Al Jazeera's Sue Turton sent this report from the West Gate of Ajdabiya, where rebel fighters are beginning to receive foreign military equipment and training.

 

 

Libyan Rebels Gain Ground in Nafusa Mountains

(Al Jazeera English: 2246 PST, April 25, 2011) In western Libya's Nafusa mountains, an area that has remained largely inaccessible to journalists, pro-democracy fighters have been under siege from Muammar Gaddafi's forces for two months.

 

The Nafusa mountain area is home to Libya's Berber minority. The fighting in the mountain region has sent thousands fleeing into nearby Tunisia. Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught has traveled there and met a community that says it is gaining ground against Libya's long-time leader.

 

 

 
 

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Libya's Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

(Al Jazeera English: 0129 PST, April 21, 2011) While the fighting in Libya continues, the country's humanitarian crisis is deteriorating, particularly in the besieged western city of Misurata where 300,000 civilians are trapped.

 

 

(Al Jazeera English: 0649 PST, April 21, 2011) Ahmad Hassan, a pro-democracy activist from Misurata, talks to Al Jazeera about the worsening humanitarian crisis there.

 

 

 
 

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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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NATO Unapologetic for Air Strikes

(Al Jazeera English: 0747 PST, April 8, 2011) Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO secretary-general, talks to Al Jazeera about what he says is progress being made in implementing UN Security Council resolution 1973 - and about the deaths caused by NATO forces near Brega.

 

He says there has been no breach of the arms embargo since NATO has been enforcing it. the bombing of "friendly forces" was a "very unfortunate incident," and that he "strongly regrets the loss of life" - but that the situation on the ground is "very fluid."

 

 

British Foreign Secretary: 'UK Sorry for Libyan Rebel Deaths'

(ITN News: 0529 PST, April 8, 2011) UK Foreign Secretary William Hague says it would not harm NATO to apologise for accidently killing Libyan rebels.

 

 

Video: Tank Destroyed by NATO Warplane in Libya

(ITN News: 0800 PST, April 8, 2011) NATO releases video of an airstrike in Libya amid claims of "friendly fire" by anti-Gaddafi forces on the ground.

 

 

 
 

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NATO's Libya Mission Facing Increased Criticism

NATO is coming under fire for its actions in Libya -- both for not doing enough to protect civilians in Misurata in the west of the country, and for overzealousness in launching misguided air strikes in the east.

 

Situation Remains Fluid in Battle for Libya

(Al Jazeera English: 0738 PST, April 7, 2011) NATO's latest air strike in the eastern Libyan town of Brega that killed at least five people -- the second such friendly fire incident this week -- has raised doubts in the minds of many, who wonder whether it was really a mistake.

 

At the same time, rebel fighters who criticized NATO's mission failure to protect civilians in Misurata, do realize they cannot win the battle against the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, alone.

 

Thousands of civilians have also begun to flee intense fighting particularly in the coastal areas between Brega and Ajdabiya, further east. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan reports.

 

 

Strike Out: NATO Attack Kills 13 Rebels in Libya

(Russia Today: 0521 PST, April 7, 2011) Rebels in Libya say they've been hit by a NATO airstrike, with some reports suggesting as many as 13 people have been killed. This comes as UK officials are investigating Libyan claims that British planes destroyed the Arab state's largest oil field, killing three guards. RT's Paula Slier reports from Tripoli.

 

 

 
 

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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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Gaddafi's Troops Force Swift Rebel Retreat

(Euronews: 0126 PST, March 31, 2011) Libyan rebels are in full-blown retreat as Gaddafi's forces use their superior firepower and military know-how to make gains along the country's east coast. The towns of Nawfaliyah, Bin Jawad, and Ras Lanuf fell in quick succession. The Libyan army outflanked rebel forces, which lack training, discipline, and leadership.

 

Western aircraft flew over the battlefield, but there was no evidence of any airstrikes on Gaddafi's forces. It appears that anti-Gaddafi militia are unable to make inroads without Western air support.

 

 

 
 

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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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Syrian Forces 'Shoot at Protesters'

(Al Jazeera English: 0541 PST, March 23, 2011) Reports from Syria say security forces have killed six people after storming a mosque in the southern city of Deraa. Locals say heavy gunfire and tear gas was used shortly after midnight, but the government says that its security forces only moved in to prevent an "armed gang" from attacking.

 

It's the worst violence in a week of anti-government protests in the city, and represents the strongest challenge yet to President Bashar al-Assad's rule. Al Jazeera's Omar al Saleh reports.

 

 

 
 

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