Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi today stepped up their offensive against the rebels as they advanced towards the opposition headquarters of Benghazi in Libya's east, with the strongman asking people to take up arms against a possible invasion by the western powers debating a no-fly zone over the country.
Rebels in Ajdabiyah -- the last town before Benghazi – faced heavy bombardment from pro-Gaddafi forces, but they denied claims that the area had been recaptured by government troops.
Pro-Gaddafi forces were also reported to be shelling Misrata, the only western city held by the rebels.
Addressing a select gathering of his supporters last night, Gaddafi called the rebels "rats" and denounced Western nations. "They want Libyan oil," he was quoted as saying by Al-Jazeera.
"France now raises its head and says that it will strike Libya," Gaddafi told the gathering at his fortified Bab al-Azizia compound in central Tripol
Rebels in Ajdabiyah -- the last town before Benghazi – faced heavy bombardment from pro-Gaddafi forces, but they denied claims that the area had been recaptured by government troops.
Pro-Gaddafi forces were also reported to be shelling Misrata, the only western city held by the rebels.
Addressing a select gathering of his supporters last night, Gaddafi called the rebels "rats" and denounced Western nations. "They want Libyan oil," he was quoted as saying by Al-Jazeera.
"France now raises its head and says that it will strike Libya," Gaddafi told the gathering at his fortified Bab al-Azizia compound in central Tripol
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