Monday Developments In Libya
Monday Developments In Libya Enlarge this image toggle caption PATRICK BAZ/AFP/Getty Images PATRICK BAZ/AFP/Getty Images NATO has assumed control of the no-fly zone in Libya. Advancing, Retreating From Gadhafi's Hometown: Rebels came within 45 miles of Surt, the tribal homeland of Col. Gadhafi, but very quickly turned back after government forces released a "barrage of tan and artillery fire," reported The New York Times. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro, from Misrata Update at 11:45 a.m. NATO Commander Deflects Some Questions: "NATO's commander for Libya deflected suggestions Monday that international airstrikes against Moammar Gadhafi's forces were essentially providing air cover for advancing rebels, insisting that the military alliance's mission is purely designed to protect civilians," the Associated Press reports. Update at 9:35 a.m. More On Misrata: Reuters says that it's been told by "a rebel spokesman" that Gadhafi's forces gained control of part of the western city of Misrata today. Update at 9:20 a.m. U.S. Marines Strike From Air Near Misrata: NPR's Tom Bowman reports U.S. forces say Marine units carried out air strikes near Misrata, targeting the tanks and armored personnel carriers manned by pro-Gadhafi fighters.
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