Libyan Major Cities out of Kaddafi's Reach - In the Hands of Anti-Government Forces

CLICK ON CITIES BELOW TO SEE A DETAILED GOOGLE MAP Zawiyah Anti-government forces have reportedly mounted tanks and guns throughout the city center, as forces loyal to Kadafi surround the city, according to reports Sunday, February 27.

Tripoli The capital city is a Kadafi stronghold. He has reportedly blocked entrance to the city with tanks and cleared the streets of protesters.

Sabratha Kadafi appears to be losing control of Sabratha, one of his strongholds. People fleeing the town have reported sporadic gunfire as anti-government sentiment spreads

Benghazi Libya's second city is in the hands of anti-government forces, who have formed a National Libyan Council to represent the revolution. The city has reportedly sent fighters to Tripoli to topple the gov...

Derna The eastern city has reportedly fallen from Kadafi's power. It has long been considered a hotbed of anti-Kadafi sentiment, and an Islamist stronghold.

Misurata Libya's third-largest city is also in the hands of anti-government forces.

Zuwarah The opposition claimed control of Zuwarah, about 30 miles from the border with Tunisia, after local army units sided with the protesters and police fled.

Tobruk The eastern city was one of the first to be controlled by anti-government forces.