Rebels say they control port city of Misrata

Libyan rebels say they are in full control of the western port city of Misrata and that they are holding off for now on advancing toward the capital.

Meanwhile the head of Britain's armed forces, Gen. David Richards, urged NATO to widen the scope of its bombing campaign in Libya by targeting infrastructure facilities to increase pressure on Moammar Gadhafi's regime. Richards' remarks were published on Sunday.

In Misrata, rebel fighter Abdel Salam is describing the situation in Misrata as "frozen," with rebels in control and not initiating any major clashes.

The rebels control most of eastern Libya, while Gadhafi controls most of the west, including the capital Tripoli. Misrata — about 125 miles (200 kilometers) southeast of Tripoli — is the only rebel stronghold in the west.

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