Under Airstrikes and Missiles, Gaddafi Forces Roll Back

(AP-Washington Post) From Ajdabiya in the east to Misrata in the west, coalition aircraft on Wednesday targeted Libyan mechanized forces, mobile surface-to-air missile sites, and lines of communications. Neither the rebels nor Gaddafi has mustered the force for an outright victory, raising concerns of a prolonged conflict. NATO nations remained deadlocked over the alliance's possible role in enforcing the UN-authorized no-fly zone. Meanwhile, NATO warships started patrolling Wednesday to enforce the UN arms embargo against Libya.


2011-03-24 00:00:00

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