• epa02874783 Thousands of people, mostly Libyans, gather outside the Libyan Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia on 21 August 2011, where the insurgents' flag was hoisted on the roof of the building. Explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late on 20 August in Tripoli, Libya, with rebels saying they were advancing into the capital as Libyan leader Moammer Gaddafi‘s regime crumbled. Rebels said that demonstrators took to the streets after sunset across the capital. Shortly after, sounds of explosions rocked the city in what rebels said was a 'planned uprising' by opposition supporters there. EPA/STR *** Local Caption *** 02874783.jpg
    epa02874783 Thousands of people, mostly Libyans, gather outside the Libyan Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia on 21 August 2011, where the insurgents' flag was hoisted on the roof of the building. Explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late on 20 August in Tripoli, Libya, with rebels saying they were advancing into the capital as Libyan leader Moammer Gaddafi‘s regime crumbled. Rebels said that demonstrators took to the streets after sunset across the capital. Shortly after, sounds of explosions rocked the city in what rebels said was a 'planned uprising' by opposition supporters there. EPA/STR *** Local Caption *** 02874783.jpg
  • Tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649075-01-08.jpg
    Tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649075-01-08.jpg
  • Tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649150-01-08.jpg
    Tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649150-01-08.jpg
  • A libyan woman raises a rifle as tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649210-01-08.jpg
    A libyan woman raises a rifle as tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649210-01-08.jpg
  • Tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649342-01-08.jpg
    Tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate what the rebels claim to be the first uprising in Tripoli against the Kadhafi's regime on August 21, 2011 at freedom square in Benghazi, Libya. Several explosions and heavy gunfire were heard late Saturday in Tripoli, as witnesses reported fighting in some neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. Gunfire erupted in central Tripoli after the break of the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA *** Local Caption *** 649342-01-08.jpg
  • Libyans embrace each other as tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate the arrest of Kadhafi's son Saif al-islam and the partial fall of Tripoli in the hands of the Libyan rebels on August 21, 2011 in Benghazi, Libya. Libyan rebels have reached the highly s???
    Libyans embrace each other as tens of thousands of Libyans celebrate the arrest of Kadhafi's son Saif al-islam and the partial fall of Tripoli in the hands of the Libyan rebels on August 21, 2011 in Benghazi, Libya. Libyan rebels have reached the highly s???
  • A combo of file pictures created on April 20, 2011 shows Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi. Kadhafi is facing an unprecedented challenge to his four-decade rule of the oil-rich North African country as forces loyal to his regime continue to battle rebels who h???
    A combo of file pictures created on April 20, 2011 shows Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi. Kadhafi is facing an unprecedented challenge to his four-decade rule of the oil-rich North African country as forces loyal to his regime continue to battle rebels who h???
  • People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met lit???
    People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met lit???
  • People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met lit???
    People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met lit???
  • People wave flags of the Kingdom of Libya and hold a cartoon illustration of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi as they gather near the courthouse in Benghazi August 22, 2011 to celebrate the entry of rebel fighters into Tripoli. Jubilant rebel fighters strea???
    People wave flags of the Kingdom of Libya and hold a cartoon illustration of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi as they gather near the courthouse in Benghazi August 22, 2011 to celebrate the entry of rebel fighters into Tripoli. Jubilant rebel fighters strea???
  • People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met lit???
    People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met lit???
  • Rebel fighters speed towards the frontllne fighting in the village of Mayah, some 30 kilometers west from Tripoli, LIbya, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Libyan rebels said they were less than 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Moammar Gadhafi's main stronghold of Tripoli on Sunday, a day after opposition fighters launched their first attack on the capital itself. Fighters said a 600-strong rebel force that set out from Zawiya has reached the outskirts of the village of Jedaim and was coming under heavy fire from regime forces on the eastern side of the town. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-028d8.jpg
    Rebel fighters speed towards the frontllne fighting in the village of Mayah, some 30 kilometers west from Tripoli, LIbya, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Libyan rebels said they were less than 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Moammar Gadhafi's main stronghold of Tripoli on Sunday, a day after opposition fighters launched their first attack on the capital itself. Fighters said a 600-strong rebel force that set out from Zawiya has reached the outskirts of the village of Jedaim and was coming under heavy fire from regime forces on the eastern side of the town. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-028d8.jpg
  • Rebel fighters, foreground, pray during Friday prayers in the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya .JPEG-04d3a.jpg
    Rebel fighters, foreground, pray during Friday prayers in the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya .JPEG-04d3a.jpg
  • A man carrying a pre-Gadhafi Libyan flag walks on the sea front in at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
    A man carrying a pre-Gadhafi Libyan flag walks on the sea front in at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
  • A man flashes the victory sign as he celebrates the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi's defenders melted away and his 40-year rule appeared to rapidly crumble. The euphoric fighters celebrated with residents of the capital in the city's main square, the symbolic heart of the regime. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-0655b.jpg
    A man flashes the victory sign as he celebrates the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi's defenders melted away and his 40-year rule appeared to rapidly crumble. The euphoric fighters celebrated with residents of the capital in the city's main square, the symbolic heart of the regime. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-0655b.jpg
  • Rebel fighters look towards the enemy as they hear the sound of bombardments in the village of Mayah, some 30 kilometers west from Tripoli, LIbya, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Libyan rebels said they were less than 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Moammar Gadhafi???
    Rebel fighters look towards the enemy as they hear the sound of bombardments in the village of Mayah, some 30 kilometers west from Tripoli, LIbya, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Libyan rebels said they were less than 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Moammar Gadhafi???
  • Men walk on a street carrying a pre-Gadhafi's flag during the celebrations of the capture in Tripoli of his son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi's defenders melted away and his 40-year rule appeared to rapidly crumble. The euphoric fighters celebrated with residents of the capital in the city's main square, the symbolic heart of the regime. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-08115.jpg
    Men walk on a street carrying a pre-Gadhafi's flag during the celebrations of the capture in Tripoli of his son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi's defenders melted away and his 40-year rule appeared to rapidly crumble. The euphoric fighters celebrated with residents of the capital in the city's main square, the symbolic heart of the regime. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-08115.jpg
  • RETRANSMISSION TO ADD BYLINE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 photo, a Libyan rebel fighter enters an incomplete mosque that has been used as shelter during the shelling from Moammar Gadhafi's forces in Sabratha, 50 miles (75 kilometers) west of Tripoli???
    RETRANSMISSION TO ADD BYLINE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 photo, a Libyan rebel fighter enters an incomplete mosque that has been used as shelter during the shelling from Moammar Gadhafi's forces in Sabratha, 50 miles (75 kilometers) west of Tripoli???
  • Painter Rafat Askar, 46, rests at the seaside of the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011. The paint on the wall reads: "Libya Free." (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
    Painter Rafat Askar, 46, rests at the seaside of the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011. The paint on the wall reads: "Libya Free." (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
  • A boy holds a drawing depicting Moammar Gadhafi and his son Seif al-Islam being hanged during celebrations of the capture in Tripoli of the son at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli Sunday???
    A boy holds a drawing depicting Moammar Gadhafi and his son Seif al-Islam being hanged during celebrations of the capture in Tripoli of the son at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli Sunday???
  • People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli Sunday and met little resistance as Gadhaf???
    People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli Sunday and met little resistance as Gadhaf???
  • People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi's defenders melted away and his 40-year rule appeared to rapidly crumble. The euphoric fighters celebrated with residents of the capital in the city's main square, the symbolic heart of the regime. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-0c633.jpg
    People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi's defenders melted away and his 40-year rule appeared to rapidly crumble. The euphoric fighters celebrated with residents of the capital in the city's main square, the symbolic heart of the regime. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) *** Local Caption *** Mideast Libya.JPEG-0c633.jpg
  • Libyan rebel fighters rest in front of a shop as they advance through the town of Maia, 25 kms (15 miles) from Tripoli, August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
    Libyan rebel fighters rest in front of a shop as they advance through the town of Maia, 25 kms (15 miles) from Tripoli, August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
  • A Libyan rebel fighter steps on a rug woven with the face of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi at a checkpoint near the town of Aziziyah, August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
    A Libyan rebel fighter steps on a rug woven with the face of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi at a checkpoint near the town of Aziziyah, August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
  • Libyan rebel fighters walk past a road sign reading Tripoli (top), Zhrah (middle) and Benghazi (bottom) as rebels advance through the town of Maia, 25 kms (15 miles) west of Tripoli August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
    Libyan rebel fighters walk past a road sign reading Tripoli (top), Zhrah (middle) and Benghazi (bottom) as rebels advance through the town of Maia, 25 kms (15 miles) west of Tripoli August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
  • Libyan rebel fighters and civilians ride through the town of Maia celebrating after rebels pushed to within 25 kms (15 miles) of Tripoli, August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
    Libyan rebel fighters and civilians ride through the town of Maia celebrating after rebels pushed to within 25 kms (15 miles) of Tripoli, August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Bob Strong
  • Demonstrators wave flags of the Kingdom of Libya during a protest against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi outside of the Libyan embassy in Ankara August 22, 2011. Libyan rebel fighters poured into Tripoli and on Monday morning controlled most of the capital???
    Demonstrators wave flags of the Kingdom of Libya during a protest against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi outside of the Libyan embassy in Ankara August 22, 2011. Libyan rebel fighters poured into Tripoli and on Monday morning controlled most of the capital???
  • Demonstrators smash a poster of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi during a protest against Gaddafi outside of the Libyan embassy in Ankara August 22, 2011. Libyan rebel fighters poured into Tripoli and on Monday morning controlled most of the capital, though ???
    Demonstrators smash a poster of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi during a protest against Gaddafi outside of the Libyan embassy in Ankara August 22, 2011. Libyan rebel fighters poured into Tripoli and on Monday morning controlled most of the capital, though ???
  • Local residents greet advancing rebel fighters on the outskirts of Tripoli, Libya, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Clashes broke out early Monday near Moammar Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli, a day after rebels poured into the Libyan capital in a stunning advance th???
    Local residents greet advancing rebel fighters on the outskirts of Tripoli, Libya, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Clashes broke out early Monday near Moammar Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli, a day after rebels poured into the Libyan capital in a stunning advance th???
  • Libyan rebel fighters search vehicles at a checkpoint in Tripoli's Qarqarsh district August 22, 2011. Libyan government tanks and snipers put up scattered, last-ditch resistance in Tripoli on Monday after rebels swept into the heart of the capital, cheere???
    Libyan rebel fighters search vehicles at a checkpoint in Tripoli's Qarqarsh district August 22, 2011. Libyan government tanks and snipers put up scattered, last-ditch resistance in Tripoli on Monday after rebels swept into the heart of the capital, cheere???

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