Western warplanes are continuing to bombard targets deep inside Libya - as Nato has agreed to take over enforcement of the no-fly zone over the country. The UK Foreign Office said British Tornado GR4 aircraft had taken part in a co-ordinated missile strike against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's forces.
And while airstrikes destroyed government tanks on the outskirts of rebel-held Misratah, other tanks inside the city escaped the bombardment and re-entered the city.
Residents and rebels said government snipers were also still active in the area.
"The situation is very serious," a doctor in the western town said.
Residents said around 6,000 workers and family members from Egypt and other African countries were stuck in the port, under the eye of two Libyan warships.
One man said: "They haven't attacked but if they do, the thousands of workers will be the first victims." Read More
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