Nato role under fire as Libya hits stalemate 04/10/2011

Nato role under fire as Libya hits stalemate

04/10/2011
MISRATA — Forces loyal to Libya’s undersiege dictator Moammar Kadhafi shelled rebels in Misrata with civilian deaths reported as Nato’s role in the conflict faced scrutiny with no endgame in sight.

The fighting in Misrata came after government troops shelled the edge of Ajdabiya, further east, forcing insurgents to retreat, and as the European Union announced measures to evacuate the wounded and provide food, water and medical supplies.

“There is an intense exchange of fire with light arms, rockets and heavy artillery between the rebels and the regime’s army,” said an Agence France Presse correspondent, who was among a group of journalists brought to Misrata by Libyan authorities.

The correspondent said they were about five kilometers into the town that extends 30 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110410hed4.html