Rape used ‘as a weapon’ in Libya
As Libya’s opposition fighters push west, doctors are uncovering more victims from the frontline.
Several doctors say they have found Viagra tablets and condoms in the pockets of dead pro-Gaddafi fighters, alleging that they were using rape as a weapon of war.
They say they have been treating female rape survivors who were allied with pro-democracy forces.
Furthermore, 175 people, including doctors, have been reported missing from Ajdabiya, and many have now been found to have been killed.
Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton reports from Ajdabiya.
Middle east update
Syria
Clashes spread mid escalation of civilian casualties
AlJazeeraEnglish | Mar 28, 2011 | 301 views
Protest violence continues in Syria
The government, however, maintains that protesters were carrying weapons and fired on police, who had no choice but to defend themselves.
Al Jazeera’sCal Perry reports from Damascus.
End of emergency rule amid blood ‘insult to Syria protesters’
RussiaToday
In the flashpoint coastal town of Latakia, troops have been deployed after twelve people were killed there over the weekend, amid calls for political freedoms.
Odyssey Dawn 2.0? ‘Syria intervention possible’
From: RussiaToday | Mar 29, 2011 | 187 views
The government has promised greater freedoms, including the lifting of a controversial emergency law used to detain dissidents without trial. More than 150 people have been killed in 11 days of fighting.
The government blames foreign sources, locals claim government troops are responsible. The situation in Syria has raised fears another foreign intervention could be possible.
Fresh Air Strikes as Gaddafi hits back Rebels
After their rapid advance, Libyan rebels are now being pushed further back from the outskirts of Colonel Gaddafi’s hometown. There are reports of a heavy bombardment and gunfire being used by pro-government forces, despite claims that a ceasefire is in place. RT’s Paula Slier reports from Tripoli.
Video of F16 fighters & A10 tank busters at US base in Italy
RussiaToday | Mar 29, 2011 | 307 views
More NATO jets took off from Aviano airforce base in northern Italy on Tuesday as sorties over skies of Libya continued in a NATO-led coalition airstrikes against Moammar Gadhafi’s regime. US F16 fighter jets along with A10 jets, took off early morning on Tuesday, as more planes returned to the airforce base upon the finish of the nights raids.
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