(Al Jazeera English: 0648 PST, March 28, 2011) The rebels continue to advance towards Sirte. They have swept along the coast claiming town after town. At each place, there have been celebrations before the convoy moves on.

There has been no fighting. Gaddafi forces have melted away, leaving behind weapons the rebels have gratefully snapped up. One of those involved in the surge says for many taking Tripoli is now the only thing that matters.

(Associated Press: 0937 PST, March 9, 2011) Forces backing challenged leader Muammar Gaddafi have hit oil facilities along the coast in central Libya. But rebel forces to the east remain defiant.

(Al Jazeera English: 0826 PST, March 8, 2011) Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi appear to have pushed Libya's rebels back from key towns. The Libyan leader's battalions have repelled groups trying to oust him from his coastal strongholds, hitting rebels hard.

In the West, close to the capital Tripoli, Gaddafi's forces have taken back Az Zawiyah. The rebels still hold Misurata, their only significant foothold in the west, but there has been intense fighting there. It lies halfway between the capital Tripoli to Sirte, Gaddafi's birthplace and major support base. Sources told Al Jazeera that Gaddafi has been sending reinforcements there.

Further east, rebel positions have been pounded on Tuesday in Ras Lanuf and the day before in the nearby town of Bin Jawad. Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from there.

(Al Jazeera English: 0826 PST, March 7, 2011) Libyan troops troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched counteroffensive attacks against a number of rebel-held towns yesterday as the uprising intensified into open warfare.

In Libya's Ras Lanuf, which is home to an important oil refinery, the fighting has been particularly heavy, rebels there say the town remains in their hands. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland is there and has been talking to the rebels.

Battles Continue in Libya

(Al Jazeera English: 0619 PST, March 7, 2011) Libyan state television has broadcast an appearance by leader Muammar Gaddafi before crowds in Tripoli's Green Square. Pro-government supporters also rallied in the capital on Sunday.

Pictures have also emerged of fighting in the Libyan town of Misurata. Opposition fighters also say they have repelled an attack by government forces, including tanks and artillery. At least 18 people were killed. Al Jazeera Charles Stratford reports on the fighting seen across the country.