Libya: Opposition forces stormed Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi's residence at the Bab al-Aziziya compound after hours of intense fighting. The opposition achieved additional military gains in the east and took control of the port of Ras Lanuf, pushing Gaddafi's supporters to the outskirts of Bin Jawad. However, in a surprising move, Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi, who was reportedly arrested two days ago, appeared in front of the media last night affirming that his father and his family are in Tripoli. NATO is continuously bombing the Bab al-Aziziya compound in the hopes of forcing Gaddafi and his family out of hiding.

Syria: The UN Human Rights Council adopted a draft resolution calling for the formation of an independent committee to investigate human rights violations in Syria. The draft resolution was proposed by the US, the EU, and the four Arab countries at the council (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait). Russia, China, and Cuba opposed the resolution. On the ground, a UN team has arrived in the city of Idlib. The visit coincided with a protest rally that was held on city streets demanding the downfall of the regime.

Bahrain: Rights groups have condemned the Bahraini regime and state-linked firms for unlawfully terminating 2,500 Bahraini employees for participating in nation-wide protests against the ruling Al Khalifa dynasty. The state employees were dismissed from their jobs on Tuesday. Meanwhile, 40 people detained in connection with anti-regime protests have been formally charged after spending several months in custody. The charges include "illegal assembly" and "trying to distort Bahrain's image."

(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.

(ITN News: 0114 PST, April 28, 2011) Libya trains a volunteer army for possible Nato ground invasion.

(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.

(Al Jazeera English: 0413 PST, April 12, 2011) Britain and France say NATO is not doing enough to protect civilians in Libya. At the same time, Libyan State TV is reporting air strikes on Monday killed government security forces as well as civilians in an area south of Tripoli.

In Misurata, the rebels' last outpost in western Libya, the bloody battle continues. Footage obtained by Al Jazeera reveals a city engulfed by urban warfare. Many civilians have been caught in the firing line, and local hospitals are running out of vital supplies. Hoda Abdel Hamid reports.

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(Al Jazeera English: 1232 PST, April 11, 2011) If representatives of the African Union were expecting a heroes' welcome in Benghazi, they'd have been very much disappointed as they arrived on Monday morning.

The delegation came to the stronghold of the Libyan Transitional National Council in a bid to begin mediation talks - but was met by crowds of protesters, insisting on Gaddafi's removal from power as a prerequisite to any negotiations with Tripoli. Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports from Benghazi with a wrap-up of the day's events.

(0830 PST, April 11, 2011) There have been some signs of progress made in Libya towards a possible ceasefire, with Muammar Gaddafi accepting a proposal from the African Union. However, as the plan includes allowing Gaddafi and his family to remain in power, it has been greeted by protests in the opposition strongold of Benghazi.

AU Representatives Mobbed by Protesters in Benghazi

(Al Jazeera English: 0420 PST, April 11, 2011) Representatives from the African Union have been greeted by protesters as they arrived in the northern Libyan city of Benghazi. They are in the opposition stronghold to present their "Road Map to Peace" to the Transitional National Council.

The plan has already received the approval of Libya's Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee, reports from the rebel stronghold, where AU leaders found themselves "mobbed by the crowds."

Gaddafi Accepts Roadmap to Peace

(Al Jazeera English: 2239 PST, April 10, 2011) There has been more than a month of fighting in Libya - and at last there appears to be some hope on the horizon. And it has come in the form of the African Union.

A delegation from the organisation, including South African president Jacob Zuma, has visited the capital, Tripoli. And they say Muammar Gaddafi has accepted their road map to peace. Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught reports from Tripoli.

(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.

(Euronews: 0751 PST, April 6, 2011) The Freedom Group in Libya has released a video showing Libyan air force Brigadier General Ali Atallah al-Obeidi who has apparently defected to them. In the tape he says he quit because Gaddafi gave orders to kill civilians and as he did not want the blood of his own people on his hands.

It is claimed the former general walked for 15 days from Tripoli to the besieged city of Misurata. It is the only major town in Western Libya where the revolt has not been crushed amid accusations from the rebels that NATO have been too slow with air support for them.