Libyan rebels claim strategic cities

2011-08-08

Fighting continued Sunday (August 7th) around Zlitan (east of Tripoli), AFP reported. Libyan rebels have adopted a "defensive position" to contain an attack by pro-Kadhafi forces east of town, according to a rebel spokesman from Misrata. Abdul Wahab Melitan said the Zlitan rebels lack sufficient ammunition to advance. "We do not want to risk losing ground," Melitan said. Rebel fighters who came from Misrata have been trying for over a week to claim the strategic town of 200,000.

Meanwhile, rebels reportedly took control of Bir Ghanam, located about 80km southwest of the capital.

Source: Magharebia.
Link: http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/newsbriefs/general/2011/08/08/newsbrief-01.