Report: Gaddafi forces threaten town residents with rape

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Friday surrounded Zlitan, one of only three towns separating the rebel-held city of Misrata from the capital Tripoli, a rebel military spokesman said.

"Large numbers of troops are surrounding Zlitan from all directions and are threatening its residents with having their women raped by mercenaries if they do not surrender," Ahmed Bani told Reuters by phone from Benghazi. (Reuters)