Libyan
rebels are in full-blown retreat as Gaddafi’s forces
use their superior firepower and military know-how to make
gains along the country’s east coast. The towns of
Nawfaliyah, Bin Jawad and Ras Lanuf fell in quick succession.
Government troops Wednesday also fired tank shells and had
skirmishes with rebels in the city of Misrata, the only
big rebel stronghold left in the west of the country, killing
more than a dozen people.
With
no help from NATO airstrikes, the poorly organized rebel
forces have been in full retreat eastward along coastal
highways over the past two days.
The Libyan army outflanked rebel forces, which lack training,
disciplne and leadership.
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