Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Civil War In Libya -- News Updates September 27, 2011


Libyans Seek Truce In Besieged Sirte -- Voice of America

Libya's provisional government fighters and elders from the tribe of former leader Moammar Gadhafi are trying to negotiate a truce that would allow safe passage for families trying to leave the besieged city of Sirte, Gadhafi's hometown.

A National Transitional Council (NTC) commander Tohami Abu Zayan said Tuesday that the two sides are trying to agree on a plan that would allow the remaining families to leave. He said fighters were also trying to negotiate a cease-fire with pro-Gadhafi forces in the city.

NTC fighters have been tightening their siege on Sirte, one of the few remaining strongholds for Mr. Gadhafi's supporters.

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More News On Libya's Civil War

Gaddafi Loyalists 'Ask for Truce' in Besieged City -- New York Times/Reuters
Libya fighters punch into east of Gadhafi hometown -- AP
Fighters Enter Qaddafi Stronghold City as Toll Rises -- New York Times
Anti-Gadhafi forces take over port in Sirte -- CNN
Libyan fighters try to free civilians from town -- Yahoo News/AP
Libyan NTC fighters breach Gaddafi city Sirte from east -- BBC
Libya conflict: Smoke and explosions mark Sirte battle -- BBC
Battle for Sirte continues as civilians flee town under siege -- The Telegraph
Libyan Forces Close in on Sirte; Fleeing Civilians Face Scrutiny -- Voice of America
Libyans Flee Loyalist City -- Wall Street Journal
Libyan civilians caught in battle for Sirte -- Christian Science Monitor
Factbox: Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte -- Reuters

Libyan chemical and nuclear agents in NTC hands: NATO -- Xinhuanet
Libyan Women Train for Military, Hope for Equality -- New York Times/AP
Libyan 'prison massacre grave' revives painful memories -- BBC
Libya says mass grave may contain Abu Salim prisoners -- L.A. Times
Libya Orders State Security Courts Abolished -- ABC News/AP
De facto Libyan leader asks UN council to lift sanctions, but let NATO stay -- Washington Post/AP
Libyan NTC Chief Warns Gadhafi Must Be Caught -- Voice of America
Gaddafi could still destabilize North Africa: Libya PM -- Reuters
Libya envoy wants African states to prevent Gaddafi sabotage -- Reuters
Eni, Total resume some oil production in Libya -- Stars and Stripes/AP
Libya: Italian oil firm Eni resumes Abu Attifel pumping -- BBC
Exclusive: Libya assures UK of key business role -- Reuters

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