| 5,637,406 |
32.46738 |
14.56874 |
Libya |
|
Gaddafi forces heavily shell the southern outskirts of Zlitan, a city under fire for several days. Two houses hit, six injured. |
| 5,637,150 |
30.40624 |
19.57386 |
Libya |
|
Rebel forces, armed with shoulder fired anti-aircraft weapons, set up a series of checkpoints leading to the headquarters of the Sirte Oil Company, as they believe it will be a strategic target for Gaddafi's forces. |
| 5,637,153 |
32.8925 |
13.18 |
Libya |
|
Fighters loyal to Gaddafi set up checkpoints in Tripoli, searching cars, ahead of planned anti-government protests. |
| 5,637,157 |
30.75545 |
20.22626 |
Libya |
|
Gaddafi forces launch a second air strike in as many days on an ammunition depot rebels hold. No reported injury or death. |
| 5,637,161 |
30.51667 |
18.56667 |
Libya |
|
An explosion at a rebel weapons depot kills 19. Many suspect sabotage by Gaddafi forces. |
| 5,637,164 |
32.11766 |
20.12928 |
Libya |
|
Many people in Benghazi, a town solidly in rebel control, hold a protest against the regime while waving old Libyan flags. |
| 5,637,169 |
32.88167 |
13.35056 |
Libya |
|
Protesters gather following Friday prayers, chanting "Gaddafi is the enemy of God!" Government forces move in and disperse them with tear gas. |
| 5,637,174 |
32.8925 |
13.18 |
Libya |
|
Protesters gather at Green Square in the center of the city to denounce Gaddafi. The group is quickly dispersed by security forces and tear gas. |
| 5,637,180 |
32.88167 |
13.35056 |
Libya |
|
Protesters gather outside Murad Agha mosque after noon prayers to denounce Gaddafi. Security forces fire teargas to disperse them and other weapons to disperse them. The protesters numbered more than 400. 37 reported dead. |
| 5,637,186 |
32.7571 |
12.72764 |
Libya |
|
Gaddafi forces launch a another wave of assaults on a rebel held town. At least 60 confirmed dead +causalities and missing. This site is particularly valuable as it is home to a major oil refinery and ammunitions depot. Rebels are able to hold the town after two days of fighting. |
