By Khanyisa Tabata
22 August 2011
Fighting continues in the Libyan capital of Tripoli today despite celebrations by rebel soldiers. Rebels attacked the city last night and reportedly met with little resistance.
The BBC says however that soldiers loyal to Muammar Gaddafi continue to fight in a last ditch effort to hold parts of the city.
Western leaders have welcomed the rebel advances, calling once more for Gaddafi to step down from power.
China says it will recognise whichever government the Libyan people choose.
Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court is calling for Gaddafi’s son to stand trial in The Hague for crimes against humanity.
Saif al-Islam was captured by rebel forces during the attack last night.
The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Louis Moreno-Ocampo, says the 39-year-old is responsible for the murder of hundreds of anti-government protesters earlier this year.
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