Clashes between opposition, govt forces continue

Clashes between opposition, govt forces continue
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Summary Clashes continued between Libyan anti-government elements and forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. Libyan warplanes launched airstrikes and forces engaged in fierce ground battles in various parts of the country on Sunday.

Protestors captured Bin Jawad, 160 km from Sirte, on Saturday but then pulled back, which let the army occupy houses and mount an ambush earlier on Sunday. Rebels were forced into a full retreat to Ras Lanuf Port to regroup for another attack.Hundreds of fighters armed with machineguns and assault rifles were waiting to advance. Trucks with ammunition and supplies moved to and from the front line. Smoke rose above the battlefield.

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