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This might end up being another Egypt in the making. The rioting is so bad there that they're bringing in attack helicopters to humble the crowds.

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Security forces clamp down on anti-Gadhafi protest in Tripoli:

Rebels across the country fight against government efforts to regain control; Gadhafi appoints foreign intelligence chief to speak to leadership in eastern Libya. Ref. Source 8

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Battles rage in Libya

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi struggle to regain control of strategic cities amid growing humanitarian concerns. Ref. Source 5

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At least 30 killed as fighting rages in Libya's east:

The rebellion in Az Zawiyah - the closest rebel-held territory to the capital and also the site of an oil refinery - has been an embarassment to the Libyan authorities who are trying to show they control at least the west of the country. Ref. Source 9

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Libya: WikiLeaks Cables Warn of Extremist Beliefs
By Heidi Blake

Leaked diplomatic cables obtained by the WikiLeaks disclose fears that eastern Libya is being overrun by extremists intent on overthrowing Colonel Gaddafi's regime. Ref. Source 4

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Long guerrilla war would follow Gaddafi "win":

Far from ending Libya's conflict, a military victory by Muammar Gaddafi would see his enemies retreat to a few urban strongholds and relaunch their revolt as a grinding guerrilla war. Ref. Source 6

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Defection?

Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa arrives in London and tells government he has resigned, UK Foreign Office reports. Ref. CNN

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Rebels reject Gaddafi's son's elections offer, eye Tripoli push:

Saif al-Islam told an Italian newspaper on Thursday the elections could be held within three months and his father would step aside if he lost, but that proposal was swiftly rejected by the rebel leadership and the United States. Ref. Source 4