Libya: Anti-Gaddafi Forces Appear Close To Taking Full Control Of Key Town Sirte | World News | Sky News

Anti-Gaddafi forces claim to be on the verge of taking full control of the dictator's home town of Sirte.

Fighters loyal to the ruling National Transitional Council say they have have seized a conference centre and university, as well as taking control of the Mediterranean town's hospital.

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The fortress-like Ouagadougou conference centre, constructed to host pan-African summits, has been a major target for NTC forces since they launched a September 15 offensive on Sirte.

"We control 100% of the Ouagadougou centre," said Mohammed al Fayad, an NTC military chief, adding the capture "opens the way" for his forces to overrun the city centre.

NTC fighters flash victory signs inside Sirte's Ouagadougou conference centre

"We are ready to take the centre" of Sirte "within a matter of hours," said Fayad. "It is only a question of coordination… We just need time."

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