Libyan forces expect to capture all of Sirte within 48 hours

The capture of Sirte would have enormous symbolic significance for Libya's new authorities, because in this way they would eliminate the largest "pocket" of resistance from Gaddafi's followers.
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Sirte, rebels, Photo: Reuters
Sirte, rebels, Photo: Reuters
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Ažurirano: 06.10.2011. 07:08h

Forces loyal to Libya's National Transitional Council have said they will seize the entire city of Sirte within 48 hours, as they now control more than half of it.Sirte, the hometown of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, should be under complete control of the new Libyan forces, one said. from the official of the National Transitional Council, Adel Al-Hassi. "With God's will, Sirte will be free in two days," said Al-Hassi. The capture of Sirte would have a huge symbolic significance for the new Libyan authorities, because in this way they would eliminate the largest "pocket" " of the resistance of Gaddafi's followers, at the same time enabling the new authorities to prepare for the preparation of democratic elections.

Mass grave foundMeanwhile, an official of the military council loyal to the National Transitional Council in Tripoli said a mass grave had been found in the city containing more than 200 bodies.

Official Naji al-Issawi said the victims were killed in the chaos that followed the insurgent attack

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