Tripoli: Libya’s rebels have claimed taking control of Brega on Monday, while most of the pro-Gaddafi troops have retreated to the westward.
The Libyan forces left around 150-200 loyalist fighters pinned down inside the oil town
“The major part of Gaddafi s forces have retreated to Ras Lanuf” a rebel spokesman said. “The remnants of Gaddafi s troops were holed up among industrial facilities with supplies of food and water dwindling.” the spokesman added.
