2011 Ras Ajdir clashes
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The Battle of Ras Ajdir is a battle for a key Libya-Tunisia border post in Libya's extreme Northwest.[1]
The post had been a key supply line to the capital, Tripoli.[2]
The Battle
On the night of the 13th of August, rebel forces assaulted the crossing. The loyalists responded with tanks and other heavy weaponry, completely repeling the rebel assault.[3][4]
On the 21st of August, rebel forces again reached the crossing, however, they met stiff resistance from what were reported to be 'non-uniformed Gaddafi loyalists'. Rebels made gains but were once again repulsed by artillery fire. Despite this, the crossing remains contested.[5]
There have been unconfirmed reports that the Tunisian police have been involved in the fighting, but it is unclear in exactly what capacity.[6]
References
- ^ http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=303468
- ^ http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Rebels-move-to-isolate-Gadhafi-2039383.php
- ^ http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=56843
- ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/14/us-libya-idUSTRE77A2Y920110814
- ^ http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/60823d8a-ccb5-11e0-b923-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1Vp0obPr7
- ^ http://news.africafreedirectory.com/news/libyan-rebels-to-take-over-key-border-post-financial-times
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