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Monday, 28 February 2011

Witnesses say the Libyan town of Misrata and its airport are under the control of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's opponents

El NACHO - 12:00
Witnesses say the Libyan town of Misrata and its airport are under the control of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's opponents, according to Reuters news agency.
Anti-Gaddafi protesters took control of Zawiyah on Sunday
The rebels reportedly held off an attack by pro-government forces near the town, which is 125 miles (200 km) east of the capital Tripoli, and shot down a military aircraft.
"An aircraft was shot down this morning while it was firing on the local radio station. Protesters captured its crew," one witness told Reuters.
"Fighting to control the military air base (near Misrata) started last night and is still going on.

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