NTC forces capture port in Sirte

Rebel fighters control the port in Sirte, one of the last bastions still loyal to former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, transitional council leaders said. National Transitional Council Cmdr. Mustafa bin Dardef said "we now are controlling the port" after several clashes with Gadhafi loyalists, the Tripoli Post reported Tuesday. Fighting for control of Gadhafi's hometown has picked up since Sunday when NTC fighters made a tactical retreat to allow NATO to conduct airstrikes. NTC fighters have attacked Sirte from the east, south and west, officials said. Military leaders said NTC troops were preparing for another push to the center of the city Tuesday morning they were preparing to make another push towards the centre of the city. Although the whereabouts of Gadhafi were not known, the Post said one of his sons was reportedly in Sirte and leading troops loyal to the ousted leader.