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Title: Libyan Rebels Reach Center Of Tripoli, Capture Gadhafi’s Son
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RAWSTORY
URL Source: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/ ... -tripoli-capture-gadhafis-son/
Published: Aug 21, 2011
Author: Muriel Kane
Post Date: 2011-08-21 19:18:30 by Brian S
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Views: 1841
Comments: 9
Libyan rebels moved into the capital city of Tripoli on Sunday and are said to have already reached the center of the city. They also claim to have captured Col. Moammar Gadhafi's son. Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford reported that there is "no sign of any resistance" and that people are "pouring out into the streets in celebration" as the rebel forces advance. "They are going nuts," she continued, "singing and dancing. Even women and children are coming out into the street. This is going to be the biggest party Tripoli has ever seen." "They had been expecting much more resistance but there has been very little," Crawford said of the rebels "There is absolutely no question in their minds that they have beaten Gaddafi and it is just a question of how he will go." According to the Associated Press, "The day's first breakthrough came when hundreds of rebels fought their way into a major symbol of the Gadhafi regime — the base of the elite 32nd Brigade commanded by Gadhafi's son, Khamis. ... Hundreds of rebels cheered wildly and danced as they took over the compound filled with eucalyptus trees, raising their tricolor from the front gate and tearing down a large billboard of Gadhafi. Inside, they cracked open wooden crates labeled 'Libyan Armed Forces' and loaded their trucks with huge quantities of munitions." ABC News is now reporting that "rebel forces have captured Seif al Islam Gaddafi, son of the Libyan leader, in Tripoli and are surrounding the Gadhafi compound, Bab al Aziziya." Multiple reports say the rebels have reached Green Square in the center of Tripoli. Gadhafi's spokesmen insist that they are continuing to hold out, and according to the Associated Press, 'Libyan state television aired an angry audio message from Gadhafi Sunday night, urging families in Tripoli to arm themselves and fight for the capital." However, most reports describe government forces as simply "melting away."
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#1. To: Brian S, *Neo-Lib Chickenhawk Wars* (#0)
Sounds like al-queada neo-lib chickenhawk propaganda. What does Baghdad Bob say? Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
TRIPOLI, Libya - Euphoric Libyan rebels raced into the capital Tripoli on Sunday and moved close to center with little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi's defenses collapsed and his regime appeared to be crumbling fast. Associated Press reporters with the rebels said they moved easily from the western outskirts into the regime stronghold in a dramatic turning of the tides in the 6-month-old Libyan civil war. A rebel leader said the unit in charge of protecting Gadhafi and Tripoli had surrendered and joined the revolt, allowing the opposition force to move in freely. "They will enter Green Square tonight, God willing," said Mohammed al-Zawi, a 30-year-old rebel who entered Tripoli. Green Square has been the site of night rallies by Gadhafi supporters throughout the uprising. Earlier in the day, the rebels overran a major military base defending the capital, carted away truckloads of weapons and raced to Tripoli with virtually no resistance. Reminder of article at link: http://www.chron.com/news/nation-world/article/Libya-rebels-in-Tripoli-Gadhafi-defenses-collapse-2134948.php
Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!
Interesting developments; thanks for posting this.
Watching the new gov't form shall be interesting indeed. Maybe the Muslim Brotherhood will lend a hand... ;)
Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!
Libyan rebels battle their way closer to Tripoli to help fighters who rose up overnight declaring a final showdown with Muammar Gaddafi. Rough Cut (No reporter narration) Who are the good guys, if any? If Nicholas Sarkozy's NATO Al-Queada takes over, then the ragheads can learn how to surrender in french.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
Have Boehner and McConnell issued a statement of support for Gaddafi yet?
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http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/ - good live feed, crowds are pouring into central tripoli to celebrate.
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They both joined the muslim brotherhood during the Bush admin, so they're all happy. Thanks for the al Jazeera link. They're shooting their US supplied AK's in the air. Mission Accomplished, (whatever that was), now bring all the troops home from around the world, before some more crap gets started.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#2. To: Gadhafi Defenses Collapse In Libya (#0)
#3. To: Brian S (#0)
#4. To: Brian S (#0)
#5. To: Fred Mertz (#4)
Interesting developments; thanks for posting this.
#6. To: A K A Stone (#3)
(Edited)
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#7. To: Brian S (#0)
#8. To: hondo68, brian s, a k a stone (#6)
#9. To: go65, *Neo-Lib Chickenhawk Wars* (#7)
Have Boehner and McConnell issued a statement of support
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
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