Libya's Civil War Is Starting To Hit Gaddafi's Stronghold At Tripoli

Libyans Struggle To Cope With Blackouts, Gas Shortages -- CNN

Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- The alleys and archways along Rashid Street in central Tripoli were plunged in darkness this weekend, as the Libyan capital struggled to cope with widespread shortages of electricity.

After sunset, the only light in one corner cafe came from two candles. Their flickering glow barely lit the faces of men seated at a handful of tables, where they were breaking their Ramadan fast.

Nearby, residents trudged down the center of empty streets enveloped in darkness. Some men played music from parked cars. Others sat silently in doorways, their presence only marked by the glow of a cigarette butt.

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My Comment: If this report is true, life in Libya's capital city is now going to get worse.

On a side note .... about a week ago there was speculation that Ramadan would bring a respite of peace in the conflict .... apparently this is not the case at all, with fighting now being reported on several fronts.