The forces of Libya’s transitional government have fought their way into the centre of Sirte, one of the last cities loyal to ex-leader Col Gaddafi. Columns of smoke rose above the city as government forces fought their way in, street by street, until they reached the Ouagadougou conference centre where pro-Gaddafi loyalists are holed up. At least 12 people were killed and more than 190 injured, doctors said. Thousands of civilians have left Sirte but many have remained behind. The two sides battered each other with mortar shells, rockets and tank fire in…
Posted by
on October 12, 2011. Filed under News.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0.
You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.
Posted by
on October 12, 2011. Filed under