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Libyan jets open fire on protesters

Libyan jets open fire on protesters 21 Feb 2011 The government of Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi has deployed fighter jets to open fire on pro-democracy protesters, who have taken control of a number of cities. Pro-democracy protesters in Libya have seized several cities, including Benghazi, Sirte and in the border town of al-Zawiya, reports said on Saturday. The Air Force now has dispatched fighter jets to attack protesters amid a revolution that appears imminent.