Libya Crisis: Rebel Leaders Hoping To Starve Gaddafi Stronghold Of Sirte Into Submission -- The Telegraph
Rebel leaders hope to starve Col Gaddafi's home town of Sirte into submission, laying siege to his last remaining stronghold in an attempt to avoid mass bloodshed, according to the man spearheading efforts for a peaceful takeover.
Opposition fighters claim to have moved to within 20 miles of the coastal city on its western side and were yesterday also closing in from the east, where they have taken control of Bin Jawad, the last major town before Sirte.
With Tripoli in rebel hands, the city is the biggest remaining base of Gaddafi loyalist resistance.
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More News On The Battle At Sirte
Last throes of Libya war focus on Sirte -- Reuters
Gadafy's home town to fall within 10 days, rebels claim -- Irish Times
Libyan rebels 30 km from Sirte: Military chief -- Asia One
Rebels target Gaddafi's last stronghold after nearing Tripoli victory -- The Independent
Libyan Rebels Pursue Qaddafi Loyalists in Sirte -- Bloomberg
Rebels accuse Gaddafi troops of using civilians as human shields -- The Guardian
Libya Rebels Say Qaddafi Uses Human Shields to Defend Sirte -- Bloomberg Businessweek
My Comment: The end is almost near.
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