NTC announces 48-hour suspension in fighting, allowing many to escape shortages and insecurity in Gaddafi’s hometown.
Libyan fighters launch final assault on Sirte
With speculation rife that Gaddafi’s son is hiding in Sirte, fighters rush to secure former Libyan leader’s hometown.
5 Oct 2011
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the commanders leading the battle for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte, say they have begun a final assault to seize the town.
A senior commander in charge of the mission also claims most civilians have now fled the city.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Sirte.
Source : Al Jazeera
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Prime minister of interim government says he will step down once NTC fighters seize control of Gaddafi stronghold Sirte.
Delivery of urgent supplies to Sirte’s main hospital comes amid heavy fighting in Gaddafi’s besieged hometown.
NTC reports heavy street fighting in Sirte as civilians continued to flee deteriorating conditions in the city.
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