Libyan rebels take key towns

CAIRO - Libyan rebel fighters have pushed west to Uqayla after they routed Muammar Gaddafi’s forces from the strategic town of Ajdabiyah, Al Jazeera television reported on Sunday.

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By (Reuters)

Published: Sun 27 Mar 2011, 2:37 PM

Last updated: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 3:09 PM

A Jazeera correspondent said the rebels had reached Uqayla, more than 110 kilometres (68 miles) west of Ajdabiyah and the last town travelling west before the major oil exporting terminal of Ras Lanuf.

(Reuters)

Published: Sun 27 Mar 2011, 2:37 PM

Last updated: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 3:09 PM

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