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Rebel spokesman: Gaddafi forces pull out of Zawiya

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi withdrew from the centre of the western town of Zawiya on Saturday after a fierce battle with rebels, a rebel spokesman said.

 

"They entered Zawiyah at six in the morning with heavy forces, hundreds of soldiers with tanks. Our people fought back ...We have won for now and civilians are gathering in the square," Youssef Shagan told Reuters. (Reuters)

 


פרסום ראשון: 03.05.11, 11:44