Libyan Revolt Spreads to Tripoli

Publisher:: Al Jazeera
Publication Date:: 21 February 2011
Tags:: Libya, Governance, Arms and Military Affairs, Human Rights

Video 1: Violence spreads to Tripoli

Violent clashes reportedly broke out late Sunday in Tripoli's central Green Square, while demonstrators in Benghazi claim to be in control of the city, despite yet another brutal crackdown. Al Jazeera's Tom Ackerman reports.

Video 2: Protests, "riots" and shooting in Tripoli

Rahma, an activist in Libya's capital, tells Al Jazeera that her father was arrested after a joining a peaceful protest in front of Tripoli's main courthouse on Sunday.

Video 3: "Non-stop" gunfire in Libya's capital

A Libyan American speaks with his brother in Tripoli, who described intense combat in the capital, where anti-government protesters were attacked after taking the main square.

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