Rebel fighters take up positions on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, around Bin Jawwad, Libya where they engaged loyalist forces in an intense fight before retreating by late afternoon.
A Rebel fighter splashes water on his face after beating a hasty retreat from Bin Jawwad, Libya, after encountering stiff resistance from loyalist forces on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
Rebel fighters make a hasty retreat from Bin Jawwad, Libya, after encountering stiff resistance from loyalist forces on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
Rebel fighters make a hasty retreat from Bin Jawwad, Libya, after encountering stiff resistance from loyalist forces on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A fighter looks back toward Bin Jawwad, Libya, as he joins a rebel exodus from the front lines on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
Retreating rebel fighters crowd into the back of a pickup truck leaving Bin Jawwad, Libya, after encountering stiff resistance from loyalist forces on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
A car burns by the roadside as rebel fighters flee Bin Jawwad, Libya, after encountering stiff resistance from loyalist forces on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
Libyan rebels flee from the battle field near Nofilia, 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Sirte, on March 29, 2011 as forces loyal to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi pushed them back in east. Sirte is Kadhafi's hometown and is the next big target of the rebels seeking to overthrow Kadhafi in their push westwards towards Tripoli.
Libyan rebels leave the rebel held port of Brega to the front line on March 29, 2011, as forces loyal to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi pushed rebels back in east Libya, pinning them down in Nofilia 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Sirte.
A missile drops (right) in the vicinity on the tightly-guarded residence of leader Moamer Kadhafi and military targets in the suburb of Tajura, as two loud explosions rocked the Libyan capital Tripoli on March 29, 2011. NATO-led coalition aircraft had been seen in the skies over the capital earlier in the afternoon.
A Libyan rebel shoots an anti-aircraft machine gun in Ajdabiya on March 29, 2011 as forces loyal to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi pushed rebels back in east Libya, pinning them down in Nofilia 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Sirte.
A Libyan rebel runs wrapped in a blanket as he has to leave with others fleeing Ras Lanouf, 250 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Rockets and tank fire sent Libya's rebel volunteers in a panicked scramble away from the front lines Tuesday, suggesting that the opposition is still no match for the superior firepower and organization of Gadhafi's forces, despite an international campaign of deadly airstrikes.
Libyan rebel waves a 'magic box' bracelet, believed to have been captured from a foreign fighter with Gadhafi's troops, on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Gadhafi's forces drove the rebels out of Bin Jawwad, a hamlet east of Sirte, on Tuesday. Cars and trucks of the retreating rebels filled both lanes of the highway east to the oil port of Ras Lanouf.
Libyan rebels jump onto the back of their vehicle as they leave Ras Lanouf, 250 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Gadhafi's forces drove the rebels out of Bin Jawwad, a hamlet east of Sirte, on Tuesday. Cars and trucks of the retreating rebels filled both lanes of the highway east to the oil port of Ras Lanouf.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodam Clinton speaks during a news conference after the Libya Conference at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London March 29, 2011. World powers agreed Tuesday that Moammar Gadhafi should step down after 42 years as Libya's ruler but did not discuss arming the rebels who are seeking to oust him.
A Libyan youth balances on the barrel of a destroyed tank belonging to pro Gadhafi forces at the site of a NATO air strike on the outskirts of Benghazi, Libya Tuesday, March 29, 2011. International military forces are using words as well as weapons to try to weaken the grip of Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi and urge his troops to turn against him. Arabicon the barrel reads "We love you Benghazi".
A Libyan youth carrying a gun jumps down from the top of a destroyed tank of the pro Gadhafi forces at the site of a NATO air strike at the outskirts of Benghazi, Libya Tuesday, March 29, 2011. International military forces are using words as well as weapons to try to weaken the grip of Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi and urge his troops to turn against him. Arabic on the tank reads "A collection of Gadhafi tanks".
A Libyan youth jumps down from the top of a destroyed military vehicle of the pro Gadhafi forces at the site of a NATO air strike at the outskirts of Ajdabiya, Libya Tuesday, March 29, 2011. International military forces are using words as well as weapons to try to weaken the grip of Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi and urge his troops to turn against him.
A pro Gadhafi supporter wears a green scarf on his face in Tripoli, Libya, Tuesday March 29, 2011. Libyan government tanks and rockets pounded rebel forces into a panicked full retreat Tuesday after an hours long, back-and-forth battle that highlighted the superior might of Col. Moammar Gadhafi's forces, even hobbled by international airstrikes.
A Libyan rebel urges people to leave, as shelling from Gadhafi's forces started landing on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
Libyan rebels flee as shelling from Gadhafi's forces start landing on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
Libyan rebels flee as shelling from Gadhafi's forces start landing on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
Libyan rebels flee as shelling from Gadhafi's forces start landing on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Rockets and tank fire sent Libya's rebel volunteers in a panicked scramble away from the front lines Tuesday, suggesting that the opposition is still no match for the superior firepower and organization of Gadhafi's forces, despite an international campaign of deadly airstrikes.
A Libyan rebel prepares their ammunition on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Rockets and tank fire sent Libya's rebel volunteers in a panicked scramble away from the front lines Tuesday, suggesting that the opposition is still no match for the superior firepower and organization of Gadhafi's forces, despite an international campaign of deadly airstrikes.
A Libyan rebel walks on the front line outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Rockets and tank fire sent Libya's rebel volunteers in a panicked scramble away from the front lines Tuesday, suggesting that the opposition is still no match for the superior firepower and organization of Gadhafi's forces, despite an international campaign of deadly airstrikes.
Libyan rebels watch the shelling on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Libyan government tanks and rockets blunted a rebel assault on Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte on Tuesday and drove back the ragtag army of irregulars, even as world leaders prepared to debate the country future in London.
A Libyan rebel reads from the koran on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Rockets and tank fire sent Libya's rebel volunteers in a panicked scramble away from the front lines Tuesday, suggesting that the opposition is still no match for the superior firepower and organization of Gadhafi's forces, despite an international campaign of deadly airstrikes.
Libyan rebel assists an injured comrade after clashes with pro-Gadhafi forces in Ras Lanouf , Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Libyan government tanks and rockets blunted a rebel assault on Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte on Tuesday and drove back the ragtag army of irregulars, even as world leaders prepared to debate the country future in London.
Libyan rebels move back from the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Libyan government tanks and rockets blunted a rebel assault on Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte on Tuesday and drove back the ragtag army of irregulars, even as world leaders prepared to debate the country's future in London.
Libyan rebels run with their belongings as they leave Ras Lanouf, 250 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. International leaders plotted out an endgame Tuesday for Moammar Gadhafi's tottering regime, as British Prime Minister David Cameron accused the Libyan leader of shooting and starving his opponents into submission.
A Libyan rebel waves with a 'magic box' bracelet, thought to have been captured from a foreigner fighting with Gadhafi's troops, on the frontline outside of Bin Jawaad, 150 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. The bracelets are worn by foreign fighters with Gadhafi's forces, who believe they will protest them from injury.
Libyan rebels retread from the frontline outside of Ras Lanouf, 250 km east of Sirte, central Libya, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. International leaders plotted out an endgame Tuesday for Moammar Gadhafi's tottering regime, as British Prime Minister David Cameron accused the Libyan leader of shooting and starving his opponents into submission.
Libya conflict - London conference.British Prime Minister David Cameron listens to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon speak at the opening of the Libyan Conference in London. Picture date: Tuesday March 29, 2011.
Organized trip by the Libyan authorities on a district under government control in Misrata, 200 kms (120 miles) east of Tripoli, Libya, Monday March 28, 2011. Exchanges of gunfire could be heard in the area, as government troops still fight insurgents controlling the center of the city.
Organized trip by the Libyan authorities on a district under government control in Misrata, 200 kms (120 miles) east of Tripoli, Libya, Monday March 28, 2011. Exchanges of gunfire could be heard in the area, as government troops still fight insurgents controlling the center of the city.
Organized trip by the Libyan authorities on a district under government control in Misrata, 200 kms (120 miles) east of Tripoli, Libya, Monday March 28, 2011. Exchanges of gunfire could be heard in the area, as government troops still fight insurgents controlling the center of the city.
Organized trip by the Libyan authorities on a district under government control in Misrata, 200 kms (120 miles) east of Tripoli, Libya, Monday March 28, 2011. Exchanges of gunfire could be heard in the area, as government troops still fight insurgents controlling the center of the city.
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, heavy smoke rises over the Tajoura area, some 30 km east of Tripoli, Libya, after an airstrike on Tuesday March 29, 2011.
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