Friday, August 5, 2011

Civil War In Libya -- News Updates August 5, 2011



Libya's Rebels Report Death Of Key Qaddafi Son -- Christian Science Monitor

Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's son Khamis, the leader of one of the country's most elite fighting units, was reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike in Zlitan overnight.

According to Libya's rebels, Muammar Qaddafi's son Khamis was killed in an overnight NATO raid on the western town of Zlitan.

His death, if true, is a much bigger blow to the Qaddafi regime than that of his brother, Saif al-Arab, who was killed earlier in the war in another NATO airstrike. Saif al-Arab held no significant leadership role, unlike Khamis, the leader of the Khamis Brigade – one of the country's most elite fighting units and most feared elements of Qaddafi's regime.

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More News On Libya's Civil War

Libyan government denies death of Col Gaddafi's son -- The Telegraph
Libya Denies Death of Gadhafi’s Son -- Voice of America
Libyan Rebels say Gadhafi Son Killed in NATO Strike -- Voice of America
Gadhafi son Khamis reported dead in raid -- UPI
Libyan rebels: NATO airstrike kills Gadhafi's son -- Stars and Stripes/AP
Libyan rebels say NATO airstrike kills Khamis Gadhafi -- MSNBC
Qaddafi's son possibly killed in Libya strike -- CBS
Rumors of Qaddafi's Son's Death Resurface -- The Atlantic
Gaddafi's other son declares allegiance to Islamists -- The Guardian

Libyans Claim NATO is Targeting Civilians, as Hundreds Mourn Victims -- FOX News
Libya: children killed in Nato air strike on Zlitan -- The Telegraph
Libyan Government Accuses NATO Of Destruction in Zlitan -- Voice of America
Zlitan: Gaddafi forces say they control key Libyan town -- BBC
Libyan fighters from Tripoli hope to free capital -- AP
Rebels watch Gadhafi troops from ancient lookout -- CNN
Retreating Gadhafi forces leave behind deadly mines -- CNN
In Libya -- as always in war -- civilians pay highest price -- CNN
Air Force releases details of 24-hour Libya mission from Ellsworth -- Rapid City Journal
Major Libyan Rebel Group Seeks Shake-Up in Ranks -- New York Times
Analysis-Too Many Cooks Spoil Libya's Rebel Front -- New York Times
Libyan rebels embrace U.S. and its flag -- L.A. Times

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