March 27 - Fifty Filipinos have flee from Libya to Egypt today after the last call of Philippine government. Earlier, 130 Filipinos had left the rebellion-torn country. Today's last batch reached As Sallum town of Egypt where all are welcomed. According to Philippines Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary, about 15,000 Filipinos have left Libya. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said more than 9100 Filipinos have now returned to Manila.
March 26 - French jets at Misrata destroyed five fighter planes of Gaddafi and also two combat helicopters. The French aircraft also carried out several strikes in Zintan.
March 25 - With the coalition air strikes becoming heavy on government military targets, fear and uncertainties are prevailing in Tripoli. Also, people in this oil-rich country is now scrambling to fill up their tanks. Threat of fuel shortage or even worse condition is looming. May be no fuel at all soon.
March 24 - Unconfirmed reports are there of airstrikes on some government targets in Ajdabiya and Misurata. Amidst these, British Prime Minsiter David Cameron had announced to broaden up the allies effort. Presently it is spearheaded by France, United States and Britain.
March 23 - The United States and allied forces in four day have launched 162 Tomahawk missiles apart from conducting over hundred attacks with precision-guided satellite bombs. Meanwhile, Gaddafi soldiers are conducting attacks in Misurata, 131 miles east of Tripoli, against the civilians.
March 22 - Pentagon says no-fly zone soon to be extended. Officials says the operation in Libya was going on as plans. Col. Moammar Gaddafi still holds the ground forces and it is intended he can use them.
March 21 - Coalition forces destroyed a three-storey military command centre Bab al-Aziza of Libyan government on Sunday night in an air strike in capital Tripoli. Libyan strongman Col. Moammar Gaddafi has used this centre several times for television addresses. In 1986 the centre was bombed by U.S.
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