Thursday, February 24, 2011

Libya rebels isolate Gaddafi, seizing cities and oilfields

• Gaddafi's rule confined to Tripoli and outposts
• Libyan leader makes another rambling broadcast
• Committees of lawyers and doctors take charge in Benghazi

Martin Chulov in Benghazi
guardian.co.uk
, Thursday 24 February 2011




"Opposition activists are increasing the pressure on Muammar Gaddafi's ailing regime, shutting down oil exports and mobilising rebel groups in the west of the country as the revolution rapidly spreads.

Gaddafi's hold on power appears confined to parts of Tripoli and perhaps several regions in the centre of the country. Towns to the west of the capital have fallen and all of eastern Libya is firmly in opposition hands......"

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