NATO-Backed Forces Move Into Tripoli
Submitted on August 22, 2011
By Patrick Martin - WSWS
The Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi appeared on the brink of collapse Sunday night, as ground forces of the NATO-backed Transitional National Council entered Tripoli, the capital city, from the west, south and east...Many units of the Libyan military were said to have fled their positions without a fight...An Associated Press report said the military unit charged with the defense of downtown Tripoli and Muammar Gaddafi’s personal security had surrendered.
