Libya

Sirte Airport Taken from Gaddafi Supporters

An airport in Sirte has been taken by supporters of the National Transitional Council (NTC). Sirte is one of the few main cities still loyal to Gaddafi. The airport had fallen into the hands of the NTC before, but was regained by Gaddafi supporters a short time later. Resistance was strong, but not enough seeing as the airport fell once again to the NTC. The airport’s location is important due to the fact that it is close to the center of the city of Sirte. Gaddafi’s location is still unknown as the fighting continues and members of his family continue to flee Libya.

As fighting continues, both sides attempt to obtain power over the area. With Gaddafi still missing, leadership and a new government are in order. As the NTC continues to gain ground over the supporters of Gaddafi, it seems as though the last major anti-NTC cities could lose control soon, so long as areas such as the airport in Sirte remain under NTC control.

Realist

http://www.tripolipost.com/articledetail.asp?c=1&i=7012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15110440

September 30, 2011 at 02:18 am