Reply #15: Libya's new rulers claim vital victory [View All]

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Hassan El-Fekih
September 22, 2011 - 5:54AM

AFP

Libya's new rulers have declared victory in the key southern city of Sabha and conquered the oasis town of Waddan, but suffered heavy casualties in their offensive in Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte.

Officials of the interim ruling National Transitional Council said on Wednesday there were only small pockets of resistance in Sabha, Libya's largest desert city and home to a strategically vital military base.

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Meanwhile, NTC commander Ahmed Zlitni said that fighters were planning for a three-pronged attack on Gaddafi's hometown, Sirte.

"We are working on a strategy to go for a big push from three sides, the east, the west and the south. This is a war, the push could happen in a few days or anytime soon," Zlitni said.

"We are still giving time for Sirte civilians to leave the city. There is resistance to our forces from Gaddafi's forces from inside the city."

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http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/libyas-new-rulers-claim-vital-victory-20110922-1klp3.html