Misrata has again become the center of fierce fighting between forces loyal to the leader of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, and the rebels, who cling to the city to control the port, a strategic point to deal with the regime. According to a rebel spokesman has assured to at least three people were killed and 10 wounded in the attack of the allied troops to the Libyan Government.
"Gaddafi's forces bombarded the port today. The bombing destroyed several vehicles from Toyota, two hardware stores and electronic equipment," said Abdelsalam by telephone. "The pro-government troops have launched an attack to the east in an attempt to control the port. The intense fighting was taking place there now," he realized.
Another rebel spokesman, Reda said previously that "Gaddafi's troops are still positioned on the outskirts" of Misrata, despite last week anticipated a possible withdrawal. "There is now a clash in the south," he said, and confirmed that the "revolutionaries" "rebels," are trying to move forward.
" Although skirmishes continued in different areas, the center of the city was "stable" this morning, according to Reda. The confusion prevailing in Misrata impossible that a balance accurate or even approximate the number of wounded and dead. A rebel spokesman identified as Ibrahim explained that "the bodies of soldiers Gaddafi are everywhere in the streets and buildings, and some have" days "left." I can not say how many, "she added.
The humanitarian situation is "indescribable," said another rebel named Sami. In this sense, has complained because "the hospital is very small" and "is full of wounded, most of them in critical condition. The Libyan state television accused Late on Tuesday the "crusaders", as referred to countries involved in NATO offensive, to bomb military and civilian sites in the village of Bir al Ghanam, about 100 kilometers south of Tripoli, and the area Ayn Zara in the capital and have caused several civilian casualties.
Meanwhile, the Libyan government has asked Russia to convene an emergency meeting of the Security Council of the UN, as reported by the official news agency Jana. "Libya today formally requested Russia to request the convening of an emergency meeting of the Security Council, "he stated, while specifying that the purpose of the meeting would discuss" the cross-colonial aggression and is hitting civilian targets Libya and has attempted to attack the leader Muammar Gaddafi in violation of two Security Council resolutions and international agreements.
" NATO looks to appoint a representative in Benghazi For their part, NATO countries are considering to strengthen its contacts with the Libyan rebels by appointing a political representative in the city of Benghazi, the main bastion of opposition to Gadhafi, according to Alliance spokeswoman Carmen Romero.
"It's an ongoing discussion," said Romero, who recalled that the organization has had contact recently with the National Transitional Council (CNT) to discuss the allied operation in Libya and "possible political decisions." In addition, NATO has said that the Libyan leader was not the target of the attack against a building complex where he lives and has emphasized that allied bombs were intended to destroy a center from which to mount attacks on civilians.
"This is not about individuals or regime change, it is to end violence against civilians," said in a videoconference from Naples (Italy) Canadian Lt. Gen. Charles Bouchard, head of mission in Libya. Bouchard has said that the objective of yesterday's bombing was a center of "command and control", located in the residential complex of Bab Al Aziziya and from which gave "orders to the troops to attack the civilian population." According to a source ally, the organization had "evidence" that the place was used to orchestrate attacks against civilians.
" The Canadian military has confirmed that Gadhafi was not in the building at the time of the attack, noting that shortly after he was seen on television, and stressed that the mandate of the allied mission is "clear" and is limited to "protect the population "and" stop the violence. " Bouchard has also ensured that any attack carried out by aircraft of the Covenant has been "legal" within the framework approved by the Security Council of the United Nations has said that NATO will continue attacking command centers such as there be ordered attacks on the Libyan population.
The head of the allied operation has again accused progadafistas forces of "using violence against men, women and children" and to use civilians as human shields. However, it has sent a message of optimism, such as ensuring that the rebels have made progress in the key city of Misrata, despite receiving further attacks "indiscriminate" of the regime, and which are recorded desertions in the ranks of the dictator.
It has also welcomed the decision of Italy to begin participating in the attacks on ground targets, which will reinforce the offensive capabilities of NATO. Anyway, has insisted that the conflict in the country can not have a purely military solution and that are necessary diplomatic and political means. 
"Gaddafi's forces bombarded the port today. The bombing destroyed several vehicles from Toyota, two hardware stores and electronic equipment," said Abdelsalam by telephone. "The pro-government troops have launched an attack to the east in an attempt to control the port. The intense fighting was taking place there now," he realized.
Another rebel spokesman, Reda said previously that "Gaddafi's troops are still positioned on the outskirts" of Misrata, despite last week anticipated a possible withdrawal. "There is now a clash in the south," he said, and confirmed that the "revolutionaries" "rebels," are trying to move forward.
" Although skirmishes continued in different areas, the center of the city was "stable" this morning, according to Reda. The confusion prevailing in Misrata impossible that a balance accurate or even approximate the number of wounded and dead. A rebel spokesman identified as Ibrahim explained that "the bodies of soldiers Gaddafi are everywhere in the streets and buildings, and some have" days "left." I can not say how many, "she added.
The humanitarian situation is "indescribable," said another rebel named Sami. In this sense, has complained because "the hospital is very small" and "is full of wounded, most of them in critical condition. The Libyan state television accused Late on Tuesday the "crusaders", as referred to countries involved in NATO offensive, to bomb military and civilian sites in the village of Bir al Ghanam, about 100 kilometers south of Tripoli, and the area Ayn Zara in the capital and have caused several civilian casualties.
Meanwhile, the Libyan government has asked Russia to convene an emergency meeting of the Security Council of the UN, as reported by the official news agency Jana. "Libya today formally requested Russia to request the convening of an emergency meeting of the Security Council, "he stated, while specifying that the purpose of the meeting would discuss" the cross-colonial aggression and is hitting civilian targets Libya and has attempted to attack the leader Muammar Gaddafi in violation of two Security Council resolutions and international agreements.
" NATO looks to appoint a representative in Benghazi For their part, NATO countries are considering to strengthen its contacts with the Libyan rebels by appointing a political representative in the city of Benghazi, the main bastion of opposition to Gadhafi, according to Alliance spokeswoman Carmen Romero.
"It's an ongoing discussion," said Romero, who recalled that the organization has had contact recently with the National Transitional Council (CNT) to discuss the allied operation in Libya and "possible political decisions." In addition, NATO has said that the Libyan leader was not the target of the attack against a building complex where he lives and has emphasized that allied bombs were intended to destroy a center from which to mount attacks on civilians.
"This is not about individuals or regime change, it is to end violence against civilians," said in a videoconference from Naples (Italy) Canadian Lt. Gen. Charles Bouchard, head of mission in Libya. Bouchard has said that the objective of yesterday's bombing was a center of "command and control", located in the residential complex of Bab Al Aziziya and from which gave "orders to the troops to attack the civilian population." According to a source ally, the organization had "evidence" that the place was used to orchestrate attacks against civilians.
" The Canadian military has confirmed that Gadhafi was not in the building at the time of the attack, noting that shortly after he was seen on television, and stressed that the mandate of the allied mission is "clear" and is limited to "protect the population "and" stop the violence. " Bouchard has also ensured that any attack carried out by aircraft of the Covenant has been "legal" within the framework approved by the Security Council of the United Nations has said that NATO will continue attacking command centers such as there be ordered attacks on the Libyan population.
The head of the allied operation has again accused progadafistas forces of "using violence against men, women and children" and to use civilians as human shields. However, it has sent a message of optimism, such as ensuring that the rebels have made progress in the key city of Misrata, despite receiving further attacks "indiscriminate" of the regime, and which are recorded desertions in the ranks of the dictator.
It has also welcomed the decision of Italy to begin participating in the attacks on ground targets, which will reinforce the offensive capabilities of NATO. Anyway, has insisted that the conflict in the country can not have a purely military solution and that are necessary diplomatic and political means.
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