Tripoli: Forces loyal to Libya’s strongman Gaddafi are moving eastward to push the rebels back and recapture fallen towns.
Sources said that the government forces have taken the central Libyan town of Bin Jawad.
The government forces have moved on to the oil port of Ras Lanuf, which they had been bombarding with air raids.
Several people were reported to have been killed in Monday’s battles, including a family trying to flee the fighting. There has also been fierce fighting in the eastern city of Misurata, located between the capital, Tripoli, and Gaddafi’s hometown Sirte, with reports of at least 18 people killed.
On Sunday, rebels were filmed celebrating their victory over Gaddafi’s forces there, but it was short-lived as fighting ensued on Monday, with rebels saying they feared Gaddafi forces were regrouping for further attacks.
UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief co-ordinator, said in a statement that the Benghazi Red Crescent reported that Misurata was under attack by government forces again.
“Humanitarian organisations need urgent access now,” she said. “People are injured and dying and need help immediately.”
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