The embattled Libyan regime passed out guns to civilian supporters, set up checkpoints Saturday and sent armed patrols roving the terrorized capital to try to maintain control of Moammar Gadhafi's stronghold and quash dissent as rebels consolidate control elsewhere in the North African nation.
As violence mounted, Gadhafi came under growing pressure from the international community to halt the crackdown on his people.
Echoing moves by the United States, Britain and other nations, the UN Security Council on Saturday imposed sanctions, including an arms embargo and a travel ban, and said the International Criminal Court in the Hague should investigate.
Text: AP
Image: A pro-Gadhafi supporter holds her baby wearing a green mask, the colour of the national flag and the Libyan Leader's ''Green Book'', out of a car window for others to see as they pass a pro-regime rally of around 100 supporters in Green Square, Tripoli, on Saturday, Feb 26, 2011. (Photographs copyright AP)
blog comments powered by Disqus