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pinboy3niner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-09-11 12:15 PM
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49. BREAKING, AJE: Rebel fighters have entered Bani Walid
Sue Turton just reported live that they are about 1 km inside the town and are clearing the area of loyalist fighters and snipers.

Reports of some rebel casualties, no reports of civilian casualties.
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