Libyan Revolution Tweets, Day 13 (or 15*), Part 1

[Catherina]

Libyan Revolution Tweets, Day 13 (or 14*), Part 1

#Feb17 Youth organizers invite Gaddafi's collaborators to stand under his umbrella ella ella ella ella ella http://bit.ly/faa34E

"We have Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. Plan A is to live and die in Libya. Plan B is to live and die in Libya. Plan C is to live and die in Libya."
- Saif Islam Qaddafi during interview

*I called this Day 13 because the official start date was #Feb17 but the kickoff was 2 days early so in reality today is day 14.

Previous Day 12 threads: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7

The world’s 100 largest arms dealers, excluding Chinese vendors, sold weapons for $401 billion in 2009, with US vendors in first place

Threads for Days 1-12 are in my journal

"I was born in Tunisia, I persevered in Egypt, I sacrificed myself in Libya, I have fought in Yemen&Bahrain. I am Freedom, I will not die."
- Libyan4life Jeel Ghathub

LibyanThinker The Libyan Thinker
Remains of Soldiers Burned to Death for Not Shooting Protesters in #Libya http://www.twitvid.com/YXKOT & http://tinyurl.com/4d6a57n

MAP of Protests across the Middle East



Google Earth DL here to see positions of army and patrolling route of mercenaries

Please rec if you read these so I know if the effort here is worth it.

[defendandprotect]

1. Hi Catherina -- sooo glad to see you back -- !!

[Catherina]

6. Still having issues on my main computer

but can do this. Thanks!

[JanDutchy]

10. Good to see you!

I had acces-problems, huge, have to investigate it

[Catherina]

15. Did you see my post 2 u in the last thread?

Maybe that workaround will work for you. It only worked on my laptop though.

[defendandprotect]

11. Any way to get help from Skinner?

[Catherina]

16. No, the only thing I can do is wait for the servers between here and DU

to all catch up. I hope this won't last too much longer but it's ok, I can work, just a little slower so need to type faster lol.

[JanDutchy]

23. No I didn't

[defendandprotect]

45. Noticed that "highplainsdem" seems also to be missing --

perhaps Sabrina, as well?

[Poboy]

2. Here (for who knows how long) to rec your thread!

[Catherina]

7. Thanks and hi :) n/t

[defendandprotect]

3. Libyan rebels celebrate win in battle near Tripoli

Libyan rebels celebrate success in key city
Pro-Gadhafi forces battled rebels for six hours but could not retake control of Zawiya. Refugees flee


By MAGGIE MICHAEL, Associated Press Maggie Michael, Associated Press – 1 hr 42 mins ago
TRIPOLI, Libya – Residents of the rebel-held city closest to Libya's capital passed out sweets and cold drinks to fighters Tuesday and celebrated with a victory march after they managed to repel an overnight attack by forces loyal to longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Pro-Gadhafi forces also were repelled as they tried to retake two other opposition-held cities: Misrata, Libya's third-largest city 125 miles (200 kilometers) east of Tripoli, and Zintan, 75 miles (120 kilometers) south of the Libyan capital.

The rebels have been fighting to consolidate their gains as the international community weighs new moves to isolate the longtime Libyan leader, including the possibility of creating a no-fly zone over Libya.

Witnesses in Zawiya said pro-Gadhafi forces battled rebels for six hours overnight but could not retake control of the city 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of Tripoli. They said the last of several assaults by the Gadhafi loyalists came at around 3 a.m. local time.



http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/af_libya






http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110301/ap_on_re_af/af_libya_defiant_neighborhood

[Catherina]

4. Benghazi rebels say they'd welcome turkish mil force. trong no to US role though.

martinchulov Martin Chulov
Benghazi rebels say they'd welcome turkish mil force to save them from Ghaddafi's jets. Strong no to US role though. #libya.
1 hour ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[Catherina]

5. Reports of a joint British-American effort to secure a safe exit for Gaddafi

SultanAlQassemi Sultan Al Qassemi
Jeel #Libya: Reports of a joint British-American effort to secure a safe exit for Gaddafi http://bit.ly/exmClp Arabic
2 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

- 18:21: Science site that there is a generation of American-British efforts to secure the common country safe exit to Muammar Gaddafi of Libya.


http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeel-libya.net%2Fshow_article.php%3Fid%3D25609%26section%3D14&sl=auto&tl=en

[defendandprotect]

13. K /R -- Perhaps safer for the people of Libya???

[sasha031]

21. my thought too, but unfortunate

Gaddafii is truly insane... safe passage to an underground lock up for the rest of his life.

[defendandprotect]

42. Think the ICC stuff says ... this is it -- no matter where he is he will be prosecuted -- !!

So -- even if I took for granted that the US wasn't acting in any way in their

own interests -- I think Gaddafi will refuse to be "exiled" -- unless he gets

new guarantees of his future safety.

Think America would have figured that out, as well???

[sasha031]

55. Think America would have figured that out, as well???

yes...the US will give him that in order to get rid.

once he's outside Libya, I would love to see him terrorized just like he has with the people of Libya.

right now, he is scared, he will take a deal,....I hope

[defendandprotect]

64. Don't think US can change ICC resolutions -- but who knows?

I'm sure Gaddafi is scared but he's also insane and a Monster so I'm not sure.

UN should be trying to do something?

Should be UN that goes in, if anything?

I'd like to see some UN activity knock out these rocket launchers Gaddafi is lining up!!

[sasha031]

66. from what I'm seeing today from posts Defendandprotect

this monster isn't going anywhere, I don't think he would be interested in a safe passage.

what we are looking at are one of the freaks that will go down in historical times as one of the greatest monsters that has ever lived...


Catherina may not agree

but is the only option , to put special forces on the ground and take these thugs out.

[defendandprotect]

67. Oh, no -- don't agree with any foreign troops "on ground" --

The Libyan people want to do this themselves --

I'd just like some forces to keep the battle from going to Gaddafi bombing cities,

for instance -- they need air cover.

US has to "warn" mercenaries they will be held criminally culpable if they survive!!

Things like that --

Would be very careful about anything the US wants to do -- !!!

[sasha031]

69. would love to see my country in just a humanitarian role/ no strings

they would welcome Turkish help form what I have read...

and need a no fly zone ASP

[uppityperson]

8. k&r, good to be back on and thanks C for doing this

[JanDutchy]

20. I agree and support: Album 'Libya Revolution 2011'

http://ayman.iyobo.com/album/Tgu156gahNL/Libya%20Revolution%202011/

[defendandprotect]

68. Wow -- you should post it in "General Discussion" here so everyone can see it -- !!

Thanks!!

[Catherina]

9. Latest version of the all-#Libya situation map as of this morning

iyad_elbaghdadi Iyad El-Baghdadi
Latest version of the all-#Libya situation map as of this morning. Don't think I'll update again. http://yfrog.com/h7h8f0j
11 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply


Inserted in OP now.

[Catherina]

38. A few clarifications about the maps >

iyad_elbaghdadi Iyad El-Baghdadi
A few clarifications about the maps...
11 hours ago

First, I don't think I'll update the full-Libya map after today. The action is around Tripoli.

Second, I'm working on an even more detailed map of the Tripoli area, to the road/neighborhood level.

Third, I'm soon adding checkpoints and reported Gaddafi troop concentrations on the map.

However, I must make it clear I will NOT update the map with protests or resistance forces. I don't want to compromise people on the ground.



Another map from Iyad (remove the .)
http://a.yfrog.com/img612/287/56z9. jpg

[Catherina]

12. Chavez says he wants to try and avoid an invasion or using force against Libya

Going back 14 hrs to quickly catch highlights of what we missed due to DU's DNS issues this morning. Please bear with me while I catch up as quickly as possible


Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
Chavez says he wants to try and avoid an invasion or using force against Libya #libya #feb17
14 hours ago

[Catherina]

14. A message to the Libyans from an Egyptian.

A message to the Libyans from an Egyptian. | @speak2tweet

on FEBRUARY 25, 2011

AUDIO in Arabic

English:

Peace be upon you. I am an Egyptian citizen sending a message to the Libyan people. You have sacrificed a lot and spilled much blood. Remember your martyrs. Remember 42 years that you did not accomplish anything significant nor aided by the other Arab countries that have been enjoying the oil and the benefits of the oil. Remember that you began your revolution and there is no retreat from it…Either a revolution completes itself and you achieve what you desire and you benefit from the fruits of this blessed revolution or there is retreat and subservience under the governance of this immoral regime and this criminal that says that the army gave the opportunity to negotiate with the “terrorists.” Are you terrorists?? If you thought you were terrorists, then negotiate. And if your faith in yourselves tells you that you are terrorists then negotiate with these criminals. These are the true terrorists. There is no negotiation except after the departure of Gaddhafi and his children off the chest of the Libyan people. and Thank you.

Translated by @amerghazal

http://alive.in/libya/2011/02/25/a-message-to-the-libyans-from-an-egyptian-speak2tweet/?utm_campaign=libyatweet&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

[sasha031]

17. missed you Catherna

[Catherina]

18. at least @NellyFurtado has taken first step. usher, beyonce, & mariah >>

bahitha باحثة
@
@NellyFurtado Why are you donating this $ to a "charity" and not giving it back to the people of #Libya from whom it was stolen?
16 hours ago

bahitha باحثة
@NellyFurtado Instead of "charity," consider giving #Gaddafi's dirty $ to Libyan families who lost loved-ones @Zeinobia #Libya #Feb17
15 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply


ArabRevolution تباً لكم ياطواغيت
My thought exactly RT @bahitha Why is @NellyFurtado giving Gaddafi's dirty $ to "charity" and not Libyan ppl from whom it was stolen? #Feb17
14 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

bahitha باحثة
@
@N_Benghazi @ArabRevolution btw, at least @NellyFurtado has taken first step. usher, beyonce, & mariah not ready to part w/ corruption $$...
11 hours ago

[Catherina]

24. Thank You Nelly Furtado!

feb17libya Feb17Libya
#feb17 Thank You Nelly Furtado! http://f.ast.ly/beuQW #@shabablibya
14 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Thank You Nelly Furtado!
Posted on February 28, 2011 by S050



Since word of lavish, private concerts got out, many people have been urging those celebrities to give the money back to the Libyan people. Yet despite these pleas, none of them have given any comment on the matter, that is until Nelly Furtado spoke up.

On twitter, she wrote: “”In 2007, I received $1 million from the Qaddafi clan to perform a 45 minute show for guests at a hotel in Italy. I am going to donate the $.”

She is the first of many celebrities that were paid by the Gaddafi family, to comment on the matter at all and even better, to give the money back. Our thanks go out to Nelly, and let’s hope that she set a good example for the others who were paid by the Gaddafi’s.

...

For more information on celebrities involved with Gaddafi family, See Feb17 Exclusive article : Will Sing For Blood

http://feb17.info/media/thank-you-nelly-furtado/

[Catherina]

19. not sure Wolfowitz McCain and Lieberman are best people to take advice about mideast from

EnoughGaddafi Enough Gaddafi
I'm not sure Wolfowitz McCain and Lieberman are best people to take advice about mideast from #libya #feb17
14 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[defendandprotect]

22. LIBYA HURRA -- !!! k

[sasha031]

26. what I'm wondering. right now....

the republicans in congress are going to shut the US gov. down, they are very sick...they control the purse strings.

will there be money for the US to do anything....

[defendandprotect]

50. The last time they did it, they impeached Clinton -- this is TREASOn to destroy democracy....

and they're very successful at it --

Capitalism has to go --

Computers have to go --

[Catherina]

25. Everyone wants a piece of #Libya

OmarAlmu5tar Omar A.
Everyone wants a piece of #Libya #feb17
14 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[Catherina]

27. Libyan gov faxes Libyana employees telling them to rally in support of government

feb17libya Feb17Libya
#feb17 Libyan government faxes Libyana employees telling them to rally in support of government http://f.ast.ly/b8tyf #@shabablibya
13 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Libyan government faxes Libyana employees telling them to rally in support of government
Posted on February 17, 2011 by s0urce

Libyan government sent out a fax to Libyana, asking employees to come out to Saha El-Khadra for a pro-Gaddafi rally. Libyana is one of the two mobile phone providers in Libya. Both Libyana and Madar were owned up until recently by Muhammad Gaddafi. Libyan tweeter @Doma is in Tripoli, and has reported that “Downtown closed off, processions of pro-regime demonstrators driving around.”

http://feb17.info/latest-news/libyan-government-faxes-libyana-employees-telling-them-to-rally-in-support-of-government/

[Catherina]

28. Libyan students studying abroad face losing their scholarships unless they attend pro-Gaddafi

feb17libya Feb17Libya
#feb17 Libyan students studying abroad face losing their scholarships unless they attend pro-Gaddafi ra http://f.ast.ly/qp4SU #@shabablibya
13 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Libyan students studying abroad face losing their scholarships unless they attend pro-Gaddafi rallies
Posted on February 17, 2011 by s0urce

Libyan nationals studying abroad have recently been contacted via phone and informed that they must participate in counter-protests to a solidarity demonstration held in Washington D.C. or they will be denied their scholarships. Tickets to Washington DC and hotel rooms are being paid for, compensation likely.

http://feb17.info/latest-news/libyan-students-studying-abroad-face-losing-their-scholarships-unless-they-attend-pro-gaddafi-rallies/

[Catherina]

29. Pro-Gaddafi ralliers in Benghazi on February 16 not from Benghazi, paid to hold protests>>

feb17libya Feb17Libya
#feb17 Pro-Gaddafi ralliers in Benghazi on February 16 not from Benghazi, paid to hold protests and wer http://f.ast.ly/bdT9T #@shabablibya
13 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Pro-Gaddafi ralliers in Benghazi on February 16 not from Benghazi, paid to hold protests and were driven to location
Posted on February 17, 2011 by s0urce

Multiple sources in Benghazi confirm that participants in pro-Gaddafi rallies on February 16 were not from the city, but rather from the west of Libya. Many claim that those participating were released from jail and well-compensated to stand against Benghazi demonstrators.

http://feb17.info/latest-news/pro-gaddafi-ralliers-in-benghazi-on-february-16-not-from-benghazi-paid-to-hold-protests-and-were-driven-to-location/

[JanDutchy]

32. However, Seif Gaddafi in the media: British Sky News

Seif Gaddafi is surely in the media appeared. On the British Sky News he said that Prime Minister Cameron is not with Libya should interfere. Further he said that the Libyan air force was not deployed to shoot at demonstrators.

[Catherina]

30. I will soon be live on AJA on Chavez's latest position on #Libya

Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
I will soon be live on AJA on Chavez's latest position on #Libya #feb17 في الجزيرة هذا الصباح سأتحدث عن موقف فنزويلا الأخير من ليبيا
13 hours ago


Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
But i will be back to discuss Venezuela´s position with you. I haven´t even had time to tweet everything Chavez said #feb17 #libya
13 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
@
Chávez: en #Libia hay una amenaza de una tragedia mayor o de una guerra civil o de una invasión v @teleSURtv #feb17
16 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
Chavez proposes an international commission to mediate between government and opposition leaders in #Libya #feb17 #venezuela
15 hours ago Favorite Undo Retweet Reply


Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
Chavez says he wants to try and avoid an invasion or using force against Libya #libya #feb17
14 hours ago

Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
But i will be back to discuss Venezuela´s position with you. I haven´t even had time to tweet everything Chavez said #feb17 #libya
13 hours ago

Dima_Khatib Dima Khatib أنا ديمة
I will be talking again about Chavez and Libya in next news show on AlJazera English #libya #feb17
12 hours ago

Chavez would not condemn Gaddafi as a murderer like everyone else because he says he is his friend, he needs to know what really happened

Chavez doesn't accept that world would not condem bombing on Falluja, Israel's bombings against Palestinians same way it condemns Gaddafi

Chavez opened door to any "friendly" country to join in a mediation initiative he is launching to reach peaceful outcome in #libya #feb17

Chavez might be only leader that could talk Gaddafi into a comprise. He's still his friend unlike Gaddafi's other friends who ditched him

Chavez thinks there are credible signs that US might be taking military action against #Libya. Yesterday US mobilised its warships

Gaddafi probably prefers a foreign intervention. It would make him a martyr of imperialism instead of vanishing like BenAli & mubarak

When Clinton was asked about US naval forces mobilised, she said: humantinarian. But she also said: "no options are off the table" #libya

Saddam's face with that defiant look just before he was hung in a pathetic non institutional set-up, made him look brave for many Arabs !

I am guessing Gaddafi would rather get some dramatic end, rather than sit around reading our tweets making fun of him :) #libya #feb17

US warships according to US officials are mobilised close to #Libya's coast to use the helicopters for humanitarian assistance !

"Unfit to lead" & "delusional" says the US about Muammar Gaddafi. Is that news for you? He has been like this for a very looong time!

Archive pictures of US Naval forces being repositioned closer to #Libya. US says: for humanitarian assistance








@Hispamail para mi un bloqueo del espacio aéreo ya es la puerta a mas intervención. Pero eso pienso yo, Dima.

[pinboy3niner]

31. K & Proxy R

[hardcover]

33. I'm new, I see how to Rec but not how do I kick

how do I kick and does kick bring it up to the first page of threads?

[pinboy3niner]

37. You just gave a kick

Posting in a thread 'kicks' the thread to the top of the the forum (in this case, General Discussion).

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[hardcover]

52. Thank you and

thank you :)

[Catherina]

34. #Iraq U.S. silent as regime cracks down but Arabs were silent as well

Firas_Atraqchi Firas Al-Atraqchi
U.S. silent as #Iraq regime cracks down http://shar.es/3ZXnw - But the Arabs were silent as well ...
13 hours ago

MONDAY, FEB 28, 2011 15:20 ET
U.S. silent as Iraqi regime cracks down
The U.S.-backed al-Maliki government imprisoned intellectuals and used live ammunition on protesters


Iraqi police arrest a protester during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. Thousands marched on government buildings and clashed with security forces in cities across Iraq on Friday, in the largest and most violent anti-government protests here since political unrest began spreading in the Arab world several weeks ago.

We saw it with Yemen, and now we're seeing it again with Iraq: The Obama administration is conspicuously quiet when friendly Middle East regimes use ugly tactics -- including violence and imprisoning peaceful demonstrators -- to quell growing protest movements in their countries.

That's in marked contrast to the administration's tough stand when similar tactics are employed by unfriendly governments like the one in Iran. In a statement yesterday, the White House "strongly condemned the Iranian government's organized intimidation campaign and arrests of political figures, human rights defenders, political activists, student leaders, journalists and bloggers."

But in one of the least-noticed stories of the week, the U.S.-backed government of Nouri al-Maliki in Iraq has resorted to imprisoning 300 journalists, intellectuals and lawyers in order to stop ongoing protests, according to a well-reported Washington Post dispatch from Baghdad.

The Post story reports that about 30 people have been killed -- at least some of them gunned down by government forces seeking to disperse protests. And the imprisoned dissidents are not being treated humanely, according to one journalist who was detained:

Just before they were freed, however, Hadi was held in a room where about 300 people sat on the floor. They had black hoods over their heads. Many were groaning, their shirts bloodied. Some wore suits and ties. An elderly man had passed out. Hadi recognized a friend, a TV broadcaster, among them.

...

http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/02/28/iraq_protests_us

[Catherina]

35. If you thought Qaddafi was crazy, get a load of this, looney tune: Maliki says #iraq >

Firas_Atraqchi Firas Al-Atraqchi
If you thought Qaddafi was crazy, get a load of this Arab looney tune: Maliki says #iraq is safest Arab country http://tinyurl.com/4dzd9gb
13 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Iraq may be safest Arab country: Maliki
(AFP) – 1 day ago
BAGHDAD — ....

Maliki's remarks came as he reiterated his optimism that an Arab League summit set to be held in Baghdad on March 29 would go ahead as scheduled, despite the upheaval.

"Iraq could be the safest country (in the Arab world) at this stage," Maliki told a news conference in the capital's heavily fortified Green Zone.

Though violence is much lower than its peak in 2006 and 2007 across Iraq, attacks still occur regularly, and the number of people killed in January, 259, was the highest in four months.

On the Arab League summit, Maliki said: "We are still optimistic about holding the summit in Baghdad, and the Arab League still wants it."

...

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ho5aHXQs2SVUp9P4KuQDd78oNcqw?docId=CNG.0c072a7a730504b85eecf4e0f0fdd530.d51

[Catherina]

36. Pro-democracy blogger/activists in Arab world are selective about who deserves it >

Firas_Atraqchi Firas Al-Atraqchi
Pro-democracy blogger/activists in Arab world are selective about who deserves it .. Palestinians are bottom of list, Somalia wholly ignored
13 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[JanDutchy]

40. Arab Foreign Ministers

Arab Foreign Ministers discuss Wednesday a draft resolution rejects any military intervention in Libya
AlArabiya_Ar

[sasha031]

39. they are putting the same hallucinogens in their Nestcafe

[pinboy3niner]

41. More Nescafe, Mr. Maliki?

:evilgrin:

[sasha031]

43. I love that

:evilfrown:

[pinboy3niner]

51. Sort of a ME/Africa version of drinking the Krazy Kool-Aid :) nt

[JanDutchy]

47. Meanwhile: Many people remain within in Tripoli

Al-Jazeera reports that the necessary messages arrive in the inhabitants in Tripoli not dare go outside for fear of snipers and mercenaries.

[sasha031]

44. Convoys sent by regime to Benghazi carrying food and aid? what does gaddafi gaddafi have in store no

ShababLibya LibyanYouthMovement
Convoys sent by regime to Benghazi carrying food and aid? what does gaddafi gaddafi have in store now? #Libya #Feb17

[pinboy3niner]

61. Hmmmm...

:evilgrin:

[sasha031]

65. your pic says it all...that is a real good one

[sasha031]

46. #Libya #Gaddafi has brought in Grad rocket launchers for attack on #Zwaiya

@MilitantNews
Stephen Morgan
#Libya #Gaddafi has brought in Grad rocket launchers for attack on #Zwaiya There are over 20 checkpoints on route #feb17

[defendandprotect]

54. LIBYA HURRA -- !!!

[Catherina]

48. report from the east. yesterday's airstrike on arms depots in Adjabia missed >>>

iyad_elbaghdadi Iyad El-Baghdadi
OK, I'll give you my report from the east first. Starting in 5 mins. #Libya
1 hour ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Starting with the east, confirmed that yesterday's airstrike on arms depots in Adjabia missed. #Libya
1 hour ago

Interestingly, it seems like an intentional miss, it's basically a series of 10 bunkers. Can't be missed except on purpose.

Also confirmed that Gaddafi forces have retaken Ras Lanouf, and all the coast up to at least Bishr.

Not clear yet whether Marsa Barayqa is with Gaddafi or liberated.

There are military preparations in Ajdabia, I can't reveal them. But there are real fears it is the next target for a ground assault.

Fears are that Ajdabia is not as well defended as Benghazi. Defenders have very high morale but they also need guns and training.

That being said, all attacks by Gaddafi on major cities to date have failed miserably. That's kinda comforting by itself.

[sasha031]

57. K&R

[Catherina]

49. Quick report from Zawiya: Everyone's pissed off. >>

Quick report from Zawiya: Everyone's pissed off. The whole city is pissed off. Family was shot at a Gaddafi checkpoint earlier. #Libya
1 hour ago

Gaddafi checkpoints are still too close to Azawiya for comfort.

Confirmed that Gaddafi called a notable person in the city and threatened airstrikes, and offered to negotiate.

Also confirmed that people completely refuse negotiations and even the prospect of negotiations.

As far as I know Azawiya has protests at this moment, but no attacks/fighting.

Misurata also has protests, and as far as I know there were no attacks today. Although I'm still waiting for a detailed report.

Azawiya is pretty much under seige; supplies won't last the week. Gaddafi wants it bad. It needs relief, in a very military sense.

[Catherina]

53. Alarming news from Tripoli.

iyad_elbaghdadi Iyad El-Baghdadi
Oh no. Alarming news from Tripoli.
1 hour ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Eyewitness went from Tripoli towards Azawiya and described the military build up by Gaddafi forces...

He's gone beyond tanks & infantry, he's brought in Grad rocket launchers.

There are over 20 checkpoints between Swanni and Azzarah and the forces are concentrated in Azzarah.

Checkpoints are manned by Khamis Brigade, soldiers are on edge and ready to shoot at the slightest provocation.

That being said, Azawiya people are alert and ready for an attack. They know it's coming and their morale is sky high.

At the same time, Gaddafi's troops despite all the build up are in low spirits. Very low.

Lemme move on to Tripoli. This is an "old" (12+ hrs ago) report, I should be getting another one soon. But here it is anyway.

Streets empty. People mostly go to buy food. Trying to get by and adjust.

There are spies now and Gaddafi is getting extra paranoid about Tripoli. It's getting dangerous for our sources as well.

Tajoura is very tense. There were small demonstrations. Regime had removed grafitti/signs, but last night people put them back.

Regime has control of Tajoura in the morning. At night it's pretty much a liberated neighborhood.

We have an exact count of people killed last Friday in Tripoli protests: 64

This figure does not include people who are missing since that day. #Libya #Tripoli

Confirmed heavy activity at Mitiga military airport, with unknown destinations.

Some vague reports about clashes in Sibratha, with deaths happening. No news about Zlitan which remains with Gaddafi.

Finally, media people who want to talk to eyewitnesses in Tripoli, seriously folks, not the right time at all.

Media people, I know it's your job, but please be responsible and don't put people's lives in danger to get a story

[defendandprotect]

59. Libya Hurra -- !! K/R for updated report --

[Catherina]

56. Confirmed heavy mercenary activity in Sabha... flying them into Tripoli.

iyad_elbaghdadi Iyad El-Baghdadi
Confirmed heavy mercenary activity in Sabha. The city is pretty much surrounded. They're flying them into Tripoli. #Libya
58 minutes ago

[Catherina]

58. Khamis Attack on Misurata ,,, Gaddafi's men ran away leaving behind their weapons.

iyad_elbaghdadi Iyad El-Baghdadi
It also seems that those who attacked Misurata came by helicopter and were Libyan (Khamis) troops, not mercenaries. #Libya
53 minutes ago

Attack on Misurata of course failed and Gaddafi's men ran away leaving behind their weapons. #Libya
53 minutes ago

[Catherina]

60. interesting article from the Telegraph about Azawiya's preparations:

iyad_elbaghdadi Iyad El-Baghdadi
Here's an interesting article from the Telegraph about Azawiya's preparations: http://j.mp/h6uqgc #Libya
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Libya: Pro-Gaddafi forces battling to retake strategic city of Zawiya
Libyan rebels have repulsed an attempt by a crack military unit loyal to Muammar Gaddafi to retake the strategically-vital city of Zawiya.


Anti-government soldiers wait for an attack on an anti-aircraft battery outside a military base in Benghazi Photo: AP


11:44AM GMT 01 Mar 2011

The rebels exchanged fire for several hours with the elite Khamis Brigade, commanded by one of Col Gaddafi's sons, who attacked simultaneously from six directions using tanks, armoured vehicles and machine guns. There was no word on casualties in Zawiya, 30 miles west of the capital, Tripoli.

"We damaged a tank with an RPG," a rebel fighter said. "The mercenaries fled after that."

Mohammad al-Maktouf, an influential tribal leader in Zawiya was reported to have received a call from Col Gaddafi, warning of air strikes if rebels do not vacate the city centre today.

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A similar attempt was made by pro-Gaddafi forces on Monday night to retake the city of Misrata, Libya's third-largest city, 125 miles east of Tripoli. Rebels and pro-government forces, who both control parts of an airbase near the city, are continuing to exchange fire.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8354412/Libya-Pro-Gaddafi-forces-battling-to-retake-strategic-city-of-Zawiya.html

[steve2470]

62. k&r nt

[Catherina]

63. Part 2 here

www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x534295