Africa, Ras Lanuf | featured news

In Flash of Resilience, Qaddafi Loyalists Attack Oil Refinery

In Flash of Resilience, Qaddafi Loyalists Attack Oil Refinery

Forces loyal to the deposed Libyan leader attacked the Mediterranean port of Ras Lanuf on Monday, killing at least 15 anti-Qaddafi fighters, the transitional rebel government reported.

 

Libyan Rebels Advance on Key Oil Refinery at Ras Lanuf

Libyan Rebels Advance on Key Oil Refinery at Ras Lanuf

Libyan rebels pushed past the oil town of Brega on Sunday, moving toward the major refinery at Ras Lanuf in the second day of a counterattack aided by allied airstrikes against Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s forces.

 

Kadafi forces ambush, push back Libyan rebels

Opposition forces trying to reach Surt, the hometown of Moammar Kadafi, retreat to the desert outpost of Ras Lanuf after a ground and air assault.

 

Subscribe to this RSS topic: Syndicate content