Tripoli, August 24 (CNN): Libyan rebels weathered resistance from pro-Moammar Gadhafi forces in several volatile pockets across Tripoli on Wednesday, and a few dozen journalists kept hostage for days by the strongman’s armed supporters dramatically won their freedom. Rebels worked to topple remnants of the Gadhafi military apparatus as Special Forces from Britain, France, Jordan and Qatar -- which are on the ground in Libya -- have stepped up operations in Tripoli and other cities in recent days to help them.
But CNN’s Dan Rivers, speaking to a senior opposition official, learned that a large portion of the southern half of the city remains dangerous. While much of Tripoli is in rebel hands and is dotted with rebel checkpoints, there are areas where the rebels are not in control and elements of Gadhafi forces are in the streets taking shots at people. The sound of celebratory gunfire mixed with sounds of fighting make it difficult for people to ascertain what is going on.
But CNN’s Dan Rivers, speaking to a senior opposition official, learned that a large portion of the southern half of the city remains dangerous. While much of Tripoli is in rebel hands and is dotted with rebel checkpoints, there are areas where the rebels are not in control and elements of Gadhafi forces are in the streets taking shots at people. The sound of celebratory gunfire mixed with sounds of fighting make it difficult for people to ascertain what is going on.
