Reply #46: FACTBOX-Latest developments in Libyan conflict [View All]

[pinboy3niner]

Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:33pm GMT (Reuters)

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• Rebel forces have routed most of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's troops in the oil town of Brega in the biggest boost for the insurgents' military campaign in eastern Libya in weeks, a rebel spokesman said on Monday. He said they would have to clear landmines littering the streets before they can take full control of the town.


• The leaders of South Africa and Britain disagreed on Monday over how to proceed in Libya, South African President Jacob Zuma saying he wanted to see negotiations aimed at ending the five-month-old rebellion.


• Russia criticised on Monday the United States and other countries that have recognised the rebel National Transitional Council as Libya's legitimate government, saying they were taking sides in the civil war.

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• NATO said key targets hit on Sunday included:

-- Nine armed vehicles, two armoured fighting vehicles and one command and control node near Brega;

-- One radar and one military storage facility near Tripoli;

-- One military storage facility near Waddan;

-- One road block near Zlitan.

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