Sunday, October 9, 2011

Gaddafi's Hometown Sirte About To Fall



Gaddafi's Hometown Sirte Close To Falling -- Times of India/AFP

SIRTE: Forces of Libya's new regime were on the verge of claiming full control of Muammar Gaddafi's hometown Sirte after seizing its showpiece conference centre and university from his diehards on Sunday.

In their advance, fighters of the National Transitional Council (NTC) also seized control of the Mediterranean town's hospital and university campus. The fortresslike Ouagadougou conference centre, constructed to host pan-African summits, has been a major objective of the NTC forces since they launched a September 15 offensive on the city.

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More News On Libya's Civil War

Libyan forces seize Sirte landmarks as battle for city nears end -- The Guardian
Libya fighters in 'final stages' to take Gadhafi hometown, they say -- CNN
Libya forces take key objectives in Kadhafi hometown -- Yahoo News/AFP
Libya conflict: Gaddafi town Sirte 'close to falling' -- BBC
Libyan forces on brink of controlling Gaddafi's birthplace Sirte -- The Telegraph
Libyan government forces attack Gaddafi security HQ in Sirte -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Libya NTC fight Gaddafi forces in streets of Sirte -- BBC
Battle for Sirte reaches heart of Muammar Gaddafi's stronghold -- The Guardian
Libyan rebels' 'final assault' on Qaddafi's hometown of Sirte (VIDEO) -- Christian Science Monitor
Rebels take over strategic Libyan highway -- Sydney Morning Herald

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