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Gaddafi Opponents Spread Control Deeper into West Libya


(Washington Post) Leila Fadel and Anthony Faiola - Libya's popular revolt that has already claimed the eastern half of the country spread deeper into the west on Sunday, with regime opponents expanding control over key towns even as loyalist forces appeared poised to counterattack or impose blockades. Pro-Gaddafi forces still maintained control of the western border with Tunisia, and had set up about 20 checkpoints on the road to Tripoli. One Tripoli resident said that 90% of the capital was still under the control of Gaddafi. Meanwhile, the UN imposed military and financial sanctions. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton repeated the U.S. call for Gaddafi to leave. "We think he must go as soon as possible without further violence and bloodshed....There will be accountability for the crimes against humanity and war crimes."
2011-02-28 00:00:00
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