Libya: Rebels focus attacks on libyan leader’s Bab Al-Aziziyah compound in Tripoli
The rebel fighters trying to oust Libyan leader Muammar Al Qathafi from power after a ‘reign’ of almost 42 years, resumed their attack on the Al Qathafi’s compound at Bab Al-Aziziyah in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, Tuesday morning.
Heavy fighting is taking place with opposition forces concentrating their firepower on Al Qathafi’s compound, with the al-Mansoura district also the focus of fierce clashes between government forces and opposition fighters two days after the rebels marched into the capital prompting scenes of jubilation.
The regime’s forces are reportedly fighting back using heavy weapons including mortars and shells fired in the direction of Green Square casting doubts on opposition claims that much of the city was under their control.