Rebels storm Gaddafi's stronghold

Hundreds of Libyan rebels have stormed Muammar Gaddafi’s main military compound in Tripoli.

Rebels storm Gaddafi's stronghold
Tue, 23 Aug, 2011 - 18:05

Hundreds of Libyan rebels have stormed Muammar Gaddafi’s main military compound in Tripoli.

They poured through the gates of the Bab al-Aziziya after hours of fierce gun battles.

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