Rebel forces have entered dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s last stronghold, the Libyan city of Tripoli, arrested one of his sons, and are attacking his compound. One of Gaddafi’s most loyal battalions, the Khamis Khatiba, have surrendered to the rebels as well. According to the AP report below, Gaddafi is not in his compound, leading to suspicion he may have already left the country. I’m glad another Middle East tyrant is apparently biting the dust. Is Syria next?
Gaddafi faces the end as rebels celebrate in Tripoli
By Kim Sengupta on the frontline in Maya
The Independent (UK), August 22, 2011
Fighting breaks out at Gaddafi’s compound
AP, August 22, 2011