• Rebels clash against ̶I̶m̶p̶e̶r̶i̶a̶l̶ Gaddafi forces. A senior Rebel Commander killed.
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Theme Music [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl1isBfPvfQ&feature=fvwrel[/media] [release]Libyan rebels have been locked in fierce battles with pro-Gaddafi forces on two fronts. Rebel-held Zawiya, just 50km (30 miles) west of Tripoli, was the subject of a fierce government assault. Both sides later claimed to be in control. [b]Heavy casualties were reported there and in other key cities, including the eastern port of Ras Lanuf.[/b] [b]Dozens of people were also killed and hurt in apparently accidental blasts at an arms dump in rebel-held Benghazi.[/b] Hospital sources in the city, Libya's second-largest, said they believed the two explosions were not triggered by an air strike. Reports said at least 17 people had been killed in the blasts. Earlier in the day, clashes briefly erupted after Friday prayers in the capital, Tripoli, but protesters dispersed after security forces fired tear gas and baton rounds. 'Pockets of resistance' [b]Reports from Zawiya said the most senior rebel commander in the city was among those killed there.[/b] One resident told BBC Arabic TV that many people had died when a peaceful demonstration came under fire. Another told Reuters news agency up to 50 people could have been killed. A second Reuters witness said he had just come from the hospital and many people were lying dead and injured. "We have counted 30 dead civilians," he said. "The hospital was full. They could not find space for the casualties." Libyan state television said the town had been retaken by pro-Gaddafi forces, although later government reports spoke of "pockets of resistance". After nightfall, some unconfirmed reports said electricity had been cut and there were fears of further government attacks. [b]Fierce fighting was also reported outside Ras Lanuf, with the sound of multiple explosions and heavy artillery being heard after opposition fighters advanced on the city. Pro-Gaddafi forces withdrew to Ras Lanuf two days ago after a battle.[/b] Rebels at Ras Lanuf later told news agencies they had taken complete control of the town, but there was no independent confirmation. There were also conflicting reports about the situation in Brega. Some government sources said the town was in rebel hands, while others insisted it was not. In other developments: [b]A Libyan warplane bombed the rebel-held Mediterranean port town of Ajdabiya, narrowly missing a munitions dump Several hundred mercenaries from the Tuareg community in the north African country of Mali have just joined government forces, a senior Malian official told the BBC Interpol issued an "orange alert" relating to Col Gaddafi and 15 other Libyans, saying it would help member states enforce sanctions against them[/b] Fierce fighting has been reported around several key locations, including the port of Ras Lanuf [b]In Benghazi, the leader of the opposition National Libyan Council reportedly told cheering crowds in the city they would not give up. "We are people who fight, we don't surrender," former Libyan Justice Minister Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, who went over to the opposition last month, was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency. "Victory or death. We will not stop till we liberate all this country."[/b][/release] [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12654670[/url] [img] http://filesmelt.com/dl/qaddafu.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE]"We are people who fight, we don't surrender," former Libyan Justice Minister Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, who went over to the opposition last month, was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency. "Victory or death. We will not stop till we liberate all this country."[/QUOTE] Well at least some high-ranking people are still loyal to the people.
I actually read that with the music playing.
[img] http://filesmelt.com/dl/qaddafu.jpg[/img] Everything is going according to plan...
When is the world going to fucking help the rebels? I mean, the fucker is threatening chemical warfare.
Power to the people.
[QUOTE=mzathemind;28429327]Power to the people.[/QUOTE] Yup, all the ones left once the war ends.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLUTOGpJ2es&feature=related[/media]
[QUOTE=zombini;28429324]When is the world going to fucking help the rebels? I mean, the fucker is threatening chemical warfare.[/QUOTE] He's promised to start killing people who aren't affiliated with either group if other countries help the rebels.
If the western world helps the rebels, the rebels will love them. If the western worlds stays neutral, the people will stay neutral in there new government.
Let's hope for the best :/
It wasn't the defected Special Forces Commander was it? I'd say he's pretty invaluable to them.
[QUOTE=Sobotnik;28429416]Yup, all the ones left once the war ends.[/QUOTE] If you aren't willing to die for freedom you don't deserve it.
I like the sound of victory or death.
[QUOTE]Earlier in the day, clashes briefly erupted after Friday prayers in the capital, Tripoli, but protesters dispersed after security forces fired tear gas and baton rounds.[/QUOTE] Was almost pleasantly surprised to read this- i've come to expect the security forces going straight to lethal means.
Release tags will always be the best ones for quoting news sources, glad to see more people using them :buddy: Great use of thread music as well OP, made reading the article far more interesting. Gaddafi picture is awesome too, OP really went all out on this. Nice work Caboose!
[QUOTE=mzathemind;28430356]If you aren't willing to die for freedom you don't deserve it.[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUpIg9ZFsd4[/media]
Impressive, now release your anger.
Why are we calling them rebels instead of protesters all of a sudden?
[QUOTE=Blanketspace;28439710]Why are we calling them rebels instead of protesters all of a sudden?[/QUOTE] It seems to be the new joke, Star Wars!
[QUOTE=Blanketspace;28439710]Why are we calling them rebels instead of protesters all of a sudden?[/QUOTE] Because this is a rebellion, and you don't call people who take part in rebellions 'protesters'.
[QUOTE=Blanketspace;28439710]Why are we calling them rebels instead of protesters all of a sudden?[/QUOTE] because the protesters are fighting back
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