March 22 War in Libya 2011
Late March 21 Al Arabiya quoted a Libyan government official who said administration of Misurata was re-taken by forces loyal to the Gaddafi regime, however rebels claim that they still control the city.[286] A caller from Misurata to CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 reported that there was still resistance. He also said that four government tanks were killing people, including children.
The Commander of the International Coalition for Libya has stated that civilians were being targeted by pro-Gaddafi forces in Misurata. Muhammad of Misurata has told The World Today that Pro-Gaddafi forces in Misurata have been ordering people to march to the city square and demonstrate their support for Gaddafi's regime and that when an anti-Gaddafi demonstration broke out, the pro-Gaddafi forces fired into the crowd of 4,000 using heavy artillery and snipers, killing 27 people.
One in three Britons agree with the decision to take military action in Libya, according to a poll published on Monday. The ComRes/ITN survey found that 43% disagreed with the action and 22% were unsure. However, a separate survey by YouGov showed the opposite result with a majority of Britons questioned supporting the campaign.
According to a reporter embedded with the rebels, coalition forces began bombing Gaddafi forces around Adjabiya.
A US F-15E warplane crashed in Libya; its pilots have minor injuries. One of the pilots was picked by a US V-22 Osprey and the other was picked up by the rebels. The crash has been blamed on mechanical failure.
In response to Russia's call for an immediate cease fire, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said, "some Russians were swallowing Muammar Gaddafi's lies about civilian casualties in Libya" and said the coalition forces were doing their best to avoid civilian casualties.
Hussein el Warfali, commander of the pro-Gaddafi Eagle Brigade in Tripoli, has been reported killed.
Plans by Coalition forces to hit Gaddafi's compound with Storm Shadow cruise missiles have been aborted as Journalists had been taken there to show them the damage from the original attack.
A video taken allegedly demonstrates mercenaries being made to eat raw dog by the Khamis Brigade as part of training.
Following an interview with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by ABC News, it was reported that "People close to Moammar Gadhafi are reaching out to allies around the world exploring their options". Secretary Clinton also stated that she was aware of reports that one of Gaddafi's sons had been killed in non-coalition air strikes but that the "evidence is not sufficient" for her to confirm this.
Late March 21 Al Arabiya quoted a Libyan government official who said administration of Misurata was re-taken by forces loyal to the Gaddafi regime, however rebels claim that they still control the city.[286] A caller from Misurata to CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 reported that there was still resistance. He also said that four government tanks were killing people, including children.
The Commander of the International Coalition for Libya has stated that civilians were being targeted by pro-Gaddafi forces in Misurata. Muhammad of Misurata has told The World Today that Pro-Gaddafi forces in Misurata have been ordering people to march to the city square and demonstrate their support for Gaddafi's regime and that when an anti-Gaddafi demonstration broke out, the pro-Gaddafi forces fired into the crowd of 4,000 using heavy artillery and snipers, killing 27 people.
One in three Britons agree with the decision to take military action in Libya, according to a poll published on Monday. The ComRes/ITN survey found that 43% disagreed with the action and 22% were unsure. However, a separate survey by YouGov showed the opposite result with a majority of Britons questioned supporting the campaign.
According to a reporter embedded with the rebels, coalition forces began bombing Gaddafi forces around Adjabiya.
A US F-15E warplane crashed in Libya; its pilots have minor injuries. One of the pilots was picked by a US V-22 Osprey and the other was picked up by the rebels. The crash has been blamed on mechanical failure.
In response to Russia's call for an immediate cease fire, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said, "some Russians were swallowing Muammar Gaddafi's lies about civilian casualties in Libya" and said the coalition forces were doing their best to avoid civilian casualties.
Hussein el Warfali, commander of the pro-Gaddafi Eagle Brigade in Tripoli, has been reported killed.
Plans by Coalition forces to hit Gaddafi's compound with Storm Shadow cruise missiles have been aborted as Journalists had been taken there to show them the damage from the original attack.
A video taken allegedly demonstrates mercenaries being made to eat raw dog by the Khamis Brigade as part of training.
Following an interview with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by ABC News, it was reported that "People close to Moammar Gadhafi are reaching out to allies around the world exploring their options". Secretary Clinton also stated that she was aware of reports that one of Gaddafi's sons had been killed in non-coalition air strikes but that the "evidence is not sufficient" for her to confirm this.
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