Libya: Thousands celebrate in Benghazi

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Benghazi in the early hours of Monday to celebrate, as rebels streamed into the heart of Tripoli.Waving the Libyans independent flag jubilant supporters gathered in one of the citys main square watching televised developments in Tripoli via giant screens.Earlier, a convoy of rebels had entered a western neighbourhood of Tripoli. Rebels said the whole of the city was under their control except Gaddafis Bab Al-Aziziyah stronghold.Two of Gaddafis sons were captured by the rebels, who were also reported to have seized the Libyan state radio building in the capital. Gaddafis presidential guard units laid down their arms.Remaining defiant, Gaddafi earlier had made two audio addresses over state television calling on Libyans to fight off the rebels.But resistance to the rebels appeared to have largely faded away, allowing the rebels and their supporters to demonstrate in Green Square.Televised images showed Libyans kneeling and kissing the ground of Tripoli in gratitude for what some called a blessed day.After a six-month civil war, the fall of Tripoli came quickly, with a carefully orchestrated uprising launched on Saturday night to coincide with the advance of rebel troops on three fronts.