Benghazi : Libyan rebels have reportedly taken control of the centre of the oil-rich eastern town of Brega, located east of Tripoli.
"It was in the early hours of Saturday morning that opposition forces were able to take the centre of Brega, They were holed up in residential districts outside the town for a couple days. Very early on Saturday morning they moved in." reported by an Arabic Journalist.
But the Questions remained about their control of the oil facilities there,.
"We are getting conflicted reports, though, about whether they have been able to get control of the oil and gas facility in Brega," she said.
"Initial reports from military commanders both here in Benghazi, and the front lines, said yes, the rebels had taken that facility.
"But we are also hearing conflicted rumours that in fact a couple of vehicles went out, found the oil depot apparently deserted, and became suspicious, fearing possible booby traps and ambushes."
The western Media also claimed that hundred of people are fleeing from Libyan Capital toward Rebel held areas and the rebels are eying on the Libyan Capital.
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