Libya: Rebels take Ras Lanuf, Brega , Uqayla, Bin Jawad

oberliner

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Sun Mar-27-11 09:16 AM
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Libya: Rebels take Ras Lanuf, Brega , Uqayla, Bin Jawad

Source: BBC

Libyan rebels have recaptured four more towns and are moving quickly towards Muammar Gaddafi's heartland of Sirte.

They seized the eastern coastal towns of Ras Lanuf, Brega, Uqayla and Bin Jawad after pro-Gaddafi forces - under pressure from allied air strikes - withdrew.

The rebels also re-captured the port of Ajdabiya on Saturday.

US, French, British and other allied aircraft started attacking Libyan government troops eight days ago.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12873434

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bemildred

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Sun Mar-27-11 09:45 AM
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1. Crumble crumble crumble. nt

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Baclava

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Sun Mar-27-11 09:58 AM
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2. Got em on the run now......Onward Christian soldiers!

RAF Tornados strike Libyan tank targets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AOyMBKFi60

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