The fighting continues in Libya. Fresh explosions and gunfire have been heard in Tripoli, as international coalition forces continue to bombard the country. The country’s government says further civilian casualties occured following a third day of allied air strikes. Meanwhile, troops loyal to the Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi are reportedly attacking rebel strongholds in the west. [youtube [...]
The casualties are mounting as more civilian deaths from coalition strikes are being reported in Libya, with 7 people found dead after the recent bombing of the Eastern city of Brega. The UK is said to be holding talks with a senior aide to the Libyan regime, who’s believed to be seeking an exit strategy [...]
The middle East is witnessing brutal massacre of its people as security forces open fire on innocent civilians protesting for reforms. Another Middle East country locked into a deadly spiral of protest is Syria. In the flashpoint coastal town of Latakia, troops have been deployed after twelve people were killed there over the weekend. Our [...]
Compelling new footage has emerged showing an intense street battle, and its aftermath in the Libyan city of Benghazi. The amateur video was supplied to AP Television by Libyan opposition groups. It clearly shows the ferocious fighting that is taking place as Kadhafi diggs his feet in and refuses to step down. [youtube 6sNAlcj_W-k]
After their rapid advance, Libyan rebels are now being pushed further back from the outskirts of Colonel Gaddafi’s hometown. There are reports of a heavy bombardment and gunfire being used by pro-government forces, despite claims of a ceasefire. Meanwhile, in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi, the rebels remain confident of holding out in the brutal [...]
Violence escalated in the west African nation of Ivory Coast as fighters supporting Alassane Ouattara captured several key cities and moved on Abidjan, the last major stronghold of rival Laurent Gbagbo. And it appears that Gbagbo has gone into hiding as Ouattara’s try to track him down. The fighting continues around his residence where forces loyal to [...]
The United Nations are concerned about the situation in Ivory Coast, as recent weeks have seen an escalation of the violence, and a noticable shift toward ethnic and gender based violence. Concerned about this the United Nations have adopted resolution 1975 on Cote d’Ivoire, urging Gbagbo to now leave, and reinforcing sanctions previously in place. [...]
Rebels fighting to install Ivory Coast’s democratically elected president began besieging the main city of Abidjan on Thursday after seizing a key seaport overnight, as he vowed to “re-establish democracy and enforce the choice of the people.” [youtube zLIYnIJhwXk]
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