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Libya rebels claim victory of Brega
Libyan rebels claim they have large control of the oil town of Brega, after closing fighting in residential areas.
With more than 30 people to have reportedly been killed on both sides in fighting over the weekend, the Libyan rebels have claimed victory of the oil town, as forces loyal to Libyan leader Col Muammar, Gaddafi are retreating west towards the town of Ras Lanuf, news media report
Brega, about 750km (465 miles) east of the capital Tripoli, has changed hands several times in the fighting along Libya's Mediterranean coast since the rebellion began in February.
"The bulk of Gaddafi's forces have retreated to Ras Lanuf," rebel spokesman Shamsiddin Abdulmolah told AFP news agency.
He said streets were littered with "an extraordinary number of anti-personnel mines", making it hard to fully secure the area.
The remnants of Col Gaddafi's troops in the town are holed up in industrial buildings with dwindling supplies, he added.
"Their food and water supplies are cut and they now will not be able to sleep. It is a matter of time before they come to their senses, we hope to prevent some bloodshed," he said.
