Sunday, February 20, 2011

Libya Update: Gaddafi Losing Control Of Military?

There are reports today that seem to indicate that at least some elements of the Libyan Army are openly taking sides against the government:

Members of a Libyan army unit have told Benghazi residents they have defected and “liberated” the city from pro-Gaddafi forces.

Speaking from Benghazi, a local man named Benali, told Sky News members of the Libya’s armed forces have defected and that anti-regime protesters are now in control of the city.

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