Rupture of the Civil War in Tripoli?

The atmosphere was still tense overshadow a number of areas in Libya. Gunfire echoed in the country's capital, Tripoli, before dawn on Sunday, March 6, 2011. As reported by Reuters, a barrage of gunfire from weapons fire heard in all corners of Tripoli, since at 05:45, local time. Not clear who started or the cause of the attack.

To be sure, the eruption of heavy caliber automatic weapons and it sounded on the sidelines of boisterous horns, and shouts, accompanied the convoy of troops Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi.

A government spokesman, Mussa Ibrahim, denied a bloodbath in Tripoli, this morning. "I assure you, I assure you, I assure you, and I guarantee, no fighting erupted in Tripoli," he said.

He said that conditions in Tripoli today is safe, 100 percent under control. "What you hear is the celebration of fireworks. The people in the streets, dancing in the square," said Ibrahim. "But I advise you to not go there for the sake of security."


Tripoli became the main fortress troops Gaddafi in the face of great rebellion that erupted last two weeks. It's a challenge Gaddafi maintains 41 power in oil-exporting North African country that.

While Saturday night or a few hours earlier, pro-troops Kadhafi dawn surprise attack of 200 thousand residents Zawiya, a town located 50 kilometers west of Tripoli. They shoot people with mortars and rifles.

A witness spoke to The Associated Press by telephone, background sound of gunfire and explosions. He said a number of government buildings and homes were bombed. Snipers are also ready to shoot anyone on the streets, including citizens who dare to the balcony of the house.

"We will fight them on the streets and will never surrender as long as Gaddafi was in power," said one rebel fighter who refused to give his name.

Libyan Rebel Forces Held the Libya Oil City

Libyan rebel forces held the city of oil, Race Lanouf of pro troops Libyan leader, Muamar Gaddafi. This is the first victory of the opposition.

As the AP reported breaking news, Saturday, March 5, 2011, Race Lanouf which is about 140 kilometers from the fortress Gaddafi, Sirte, fell into rebel hands Friday night. According to eyewitnesses, the fall of Ras preceded Lanouf fierce fighting.

Associated Press reporter who arrived to the race Saturday night encounter Race Lanouf red flag, black, and green - Gaddafi regime's supporters have descended on oil facilities in the city.

Previously, the opposite occurred in the City of Zawiya. Pro-Gaddafi Army broke through the rebel lines of power in the city which is only 50 kilometers from Tripoli. Muammar Gaddafi pro troops launched a mortar and gun fire. Witnesses said government buildings and houses damaged bomb struck.

Eyewitnesses also said the fire struck a number of points in Zawiya this Saturday. Thick black smoke rising in some areas of the city's population of 200,000 people. Meanwhile, a sniper (sniper), stalking and shooting anyone who looks on the streets, or people who dare to the outdoors.

Attack government troops forced the rebels to change position, deep in the city. "We will continue to fight and took to the streets. There is no " give up as long as Muammar Gaddafi was in power, "said one rebel forces.

Muammar Gaddafi Calls for Opponent Opposition

Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, finally appeared before supporters in Tripoli. In front of supporters, Khadafi, confirmed that his government will defeat the opposition.

"This is the Libyan people who have made Italy to its knees," Muammar Gaddafi said as quoted by BBC news page, Saturday, February 26, 2011. "We will fight and will beat them."

In a state television broadcast program, the Muammar Gaddafi seen talking in an old castle town. He also called on supporters to take up arms and defend the oil wealth of offensive anti-government protesters who now controls most of Libya.


Gaddafi's speech was echoed shortly after troops loyal to him fired on protesters in Tripoli. Correspondents say there are some people who were killed but the BBC obtained a confirmation that only one victim was killed.

Meanwhile, thousands of protesters reportedly gathered in the east of Tripoli and headed downtown. Some reports said protesters were even escorted by military elements of Libya which had defected.

Tripoli is believed to be secured by a special forces unit under the command of Colonel Gaddafi one son, Khamis.