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More than 400 people have been killed in the Battle for Tripoli as Libyan rebels have stormed the capital against dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s forces in the past 48 hours, according to estimates.
In addition, more than 2 000 people are estimated to have been injured in the fighting in the Libyan capital, the Al-Arabiya TV reported early Wednesday morning,
Libyan rebels celebrate after entering Bab al-Aziziya compound downtown Tripoli
Rebel fighters captured Muammar Qaddafi’s heavily defended Bab al-Aziziya compound and headquarters in Tripoli on Tuesday after a day of heavy fighting, an AFP correspondent witnessed.
Gunfire and explosions were heard from the presidential headquarters in Bab al-Aziziya after the rebels broke into the heavily fortified compound and raised their flag there, Al Arabiya reported.
The rebel fighters trying to oust Libyan leader Muammar Al Qathafi from power after a ‘reign’ of almost 42 years, resumed their attack on the Al Qathafi’s compound at Bab Al-Aziziyah in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, Tuesday morning.
Heavy fighting is taking place with opposition forces concentrating their firepower on Al Qathafi’s compound, with the al-Mansoura district also the focus of fierce clashes between government forces and opposition fighters two days after the rebels marched into the capital prompting scenes of jubilation.
The U.N. on Monday called for reconciliation in the newly-established Republic of South Sudan after fighting reportedly left at least 600 dead and at least 26,000 cattle stolen.
The Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary General, Hilde F. Johnson urged restraint Monday after fighting between the Murle and Lou Nuer communities in Jonglei State, killed at least 600 and left more than 750 wounded.
It has been more than two weeks since al-Shabaab fighters pulled out of the Somali capital, Mogadishu.
But fighting has not stopped. The only difference is that the battle between the armed group and government forces backed by African Union troops has moved to the outskirts of the city.
Libyan rebels are surrounding compound of Muammar Gaddafi, where hundreds men of Rais are opposing on insurgents advanced with mortars and tanks.
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have stationed tanks near his compound in central Tripoli and are resisting rebel attacks, a rebel official told Reuters by telephone.
“The situation is not stable. There is gunfire everywhere. Gaddafi’s forces are using tanks at the port and Al Sarine street near (Gaddafi’s compound at) Bab al-Aziziyah,” said the rebel official in Tripoli, who gave his name as Abdulrahman.