War in Libya:NTC forces retreat from Sirte + Related News

Laaska News Oct. 13,2011

 

Libyan rebel run to take cover from incoming sniper’s fire during the battle in the city of Sirte, Libya. Photo: EPA  

Forces loyal to Libya’s rebel National Transitional Council have retreated from Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte on Thursday, Arab media outlets said on Thursday, citing a flurry of attacks by Gaddafi loyalists earlier in the day.

Last week, an NTC spokesman claimed that 80 percent of Sirte was being controlled by the rebels and that they will soon launch what will be their “final assault” on the city.

Meanwhile, information about an arrest of one of Colonel Gaddafi’s sons, Muatassim Qaddafi, has not been confirmed.

(TASS)

 

Last Gaddafists retreat from Sirte

 

 

Buildings burn during the battle in the city of Sirte, Libya, 12 October 2011. Photo: EPA   
 

Last units of pro-Gaddafi troops are retreating from the almost seized city of Sirte, the Colonel’s hometown.

The soldiers are trying to escape by all means changing clothes, dropping their weapons and fleeing by cars.

However, several groups loyal to Gaddafi are still hiding in the city.

They are being fired at  by the NTC forces.

(Interfax),VOR.
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