Gaddafi Loyalists Attack Libya Rebels

Libyan troops in support of Gaddafi attacked three rebel towns Sunday. These counter-attacks indicate the possibility of Libya having a Civil War unlike the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt. Zawiyah and Misrata were attacked by Gaddafi’s troops. The forces of Gaddafi made many victories, however many of the towns still are in the hands of rebels. The Gaddafi loyalists celebrated the news of their victories because government forces have seized control “over all areas to Benghazi and are in the process of taking control of Benghazi”(Spokesman Mussa Ibrahim).

Rebels in Benghazi captured some members of the British Special Forces. It was unclear to the rebels as to whether or not those they captured were their enemies. British Defense Secretary, Liam Fox said there’s a small British diplomatic team in Benghazi. Rebels are suspicious about the mission because they came in helicopters to the official delegation.

Currently, Western leaders along with the International Criminal Court are investigating Gaddafi and his followers for allegedly targeting civilians by his security forces.

This revolt resulted in a blockage of about 60% of Libya’s 1.6 million barrels a day of oil output. This is hurting the economy of Libya and raising prices of oil abroad.

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Taryn Vaughan