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.