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Pro-Gaddafi forces renew air attacks on rebels

© RIA NovostiCol Muammar Gaddafi has been in power for 41 years
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Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Tuesday launched further air strikes on a major oil export terminal held by the rebels.

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Tuesday launched further air strikes on a major oil export terminal held by the rebels.

There were three air strikes near rebel positions east of the oil port of Ras Lanuf, following similar attacks on Monday, the BBC reported.

No casualties were reported.

The rebels fighting to force Gaddafi from power took hold of Ras Lanuf last week.

A rebel spokesman said they had rejected an offer by Gaddafi's representative to negotiate the Libyan leader's exit.

Western powers are urging a no-fly zone over Libya, with Britain and France drafting a UN resolution set to be debated by NATO defense ministers later this week.

Up to 3,000 of people have been killed so far in the unrest that has entered its third week. Around 200,000 people have been displaced by the violence, the UN says.

Pro-Gaddafi forces continue to maintain a strong grip on the west of the country.

 

MOSCOW, March 8 (RIA Novosti)

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