Qatari plane supplies ammunition to Libya rebels

Qatari plane supplies ammunition to Libya rebels

MISRATA, Libya, August 6 (Reuters) - A Qatari plane made a quick stop in the rebel-held Libyan city of Misrata on Saturday to offload ammunition destined for rebel fighters, sources with knowledge of the flight said.

Officials at the airport acknowledged a Qatari plane landed at Misrata airport but declined to reveal details of its contents.

"The plane offloaded six pick-up trucks which were packed with ammunition and minutes later it flew off again," said one source, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Another source showed Reuters a photo of a plane shortly after its departure with "Qatar" written on underside of the fuselage.

http://af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFLDE77505S20110806

The Irish Times - Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Libyan rebels are ready - but lack ammunition

Rebel officials don’t understand why Nato doesn’t step up air strikes, writes MICHAEL GEORGY in Kabaw, Libya

LIBYAN REBELS surrounding Muammar Gadafy’s last major stronghold in the Western Mountains region are hungry for the kill. There’s just one problem – not enough ammunition.

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