Libyan Rebels Push South From Misrata to Cut Tripoli Highway
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Libyan rebel forces broke out of the besieged city of Misrata and pushed south toward a strategic highway linking up to Tripoli, a city radio station reported.
A column of armed jeeps drove unopposed through the desert to the village of Bir Durfan and is heading for Beni Walid, 40 miles (64 kilometers) away, to link up to the highway to the capital, Libya Freedom Voice in Misrata reported yesterday.