(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(Associated Press: 0945 PST, April 4, 2011) Libyan rebels on Monday took back much of a strategic oil town that has repeatedly changed hands in weeks of battles with Muammar Gaddafi's forces along the nation's northern coast.
(Al Jazeera English: 0850 PST, April 1, 2011) On the battlefields of Libya, it appears the fighting has reached something of an impasse. Pro-Gaddafi forces are again reported to be attacking pro-democracy positions in the third city of Misurata, while the two sides are also engaged in a struggle for territory near the key port of Brega.
In a new development, the opposition today offered a conditional ceasefire. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports from Benghazi.
Libya : Opposition Sets Conditions for Ceasefire
(France 24: 0745 PST, April 1, 2011) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi brushed off the defection of his foreign minister on Thursday, again criticising foreign powers for their military intervention in Libya and calling on their leaders to resign at once.
(Euronews: 0629 PST, April 1, 2011) Libyan rebels are concentrating their efforts on Brega as they attempt to regain momentum in the fight against the army. They are moving heavy weaponry, including rocket launchers, to what now appears to be the frontline between the two sides.
After two days of retreating, the rebels are trying retake the town from forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi. Last week, the rebels made use of coalition airstrikes to take control of the the eastern port city, but were driven back just days later.
Fierce fighting erupts in Brega
(Al Jazeera English: 2136 PST, March 31, 2011) Pro-democracy fighters in Libya are preparing for fresh attacks by forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. After making gains over the last week with the help of international air strikes, they are struggling to hold back Gaddafi's army. The rebels are re-grouping on a road just east of the city of Brega. Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports from the frontline.
(Associated Press: 1439 PST, March 31, 2011) The Pentagon's top officials say nations other than the US need to step up if Libya's rebels want equipment and training, vowing that US troops won't get involved on the ground.
(Al Jazeera English: 0832 PST, March 15, 2011) Troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi continue to advance on rebel fighters. Here's latest from Libya from Tony Birtley, Al Jazeera's correspondent reporting from Benghazi.
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