warning Hi, we've moved to USCANNENBERGMEDIA.COM. Visit us there!

Neon Tommy - Annenberg digital news

Libyan Rebels On Their Toes Should Talks Collapse

Staff Reporters |
September 5, 2011 | 10:15 a.m. PDT

Inside the Bani Walid Museum in Libya. (Creative Commons)
Inside the Bani Walid Museum in Libya. (Creative Commons)
Thousands of Libyan rebels stood ready to pounce on supporters of Col. Muammar Gaddafi in Bani Walid on Monday as they awaited word on whether a fresh round of negotiations was enough to persuade the supporters to peacefully surrender.

The rebels have continued to put off deadlines for supporters to lay down their arms in the handful of remaining Gaddafi strongholds. And in Bani Walid, negotiations that were dead Sunday morning re-opened a day later, according to Al Jazeera.

While the rebels control of most of Libya, their revolution will not be a success until Gaddafi and his key supporters are caught. Some of those influential allies are believed to be in Bani Walid. Gaddafi's location remains unknown.

Best way to find more great content from Neon Tommy?

Or join our email list below to enjoy the weekly Neon Tommy News Highlights.



 

Buzz

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 
ntrandomness