Libyan revolutionary fighters look out from their trench during an attack against pro-Gadhafi forces in Sirte, Libya. Rebel forces have besieged Sirte since mid September, but have not managed to penetrate the heart of the city because of fierce resistance from loyalists inside the home town of Libya’s ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi.

First published in the October 08, 2011, 1:21 p.m. edition

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