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Libyan security forces attacked rebels hideouts in Brega and killed eight people.

20 July,2011 11:48 am

According to official sources, government forces in trucks disguised with rebel flags shelled opposition positions near the strategic eastern oil town of Brega and killed eight rebel fighters while dozens were wounded in the attack.Rebel forces have been pushing to seize the front-line town of Brega, which is home to an oil refinery and terminal, for nearly a week, but they say fields of land mines planted by Gadhafis forces have slowed the advance.The rebels are fighting in a residential area on Bregas eastern side and control about one-third of the town, spokesman Mohammed al-Rajali said.