Forces stalled near Gadhafi stronghold amid reports of in-fighting
September 12, 2011 | Filed under: News | Posted by:
Rebel fighters close in on Sirte Tripoli, Libya (CNN) — Libya’s new leaders are moving to unite fractious, heavily armed bands of fighters under a singular control, even as the forces struggled Monday to take control of Moammar Gadhafi’s last bastions of support. The announcement Sunday by the head of the National Transitional Council followed reports of in-fighting and arguments amongst bands of fighters stalled outside the town of Bani Walid after encountering stiff resistance during an assault. Bani Walid, home to a powerful tribe loyal to Gadhafi, is one of three major towns still in the hands of those loyal to the ousted leader. A large convoy of troops left the front after arguing…
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