Libyan rebels take cover from sniper fire during the battle for the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebel fighters fire with their heavy weapons during the battle for the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
A Libyan rebel gestures (R) during the battle for the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebels fire rockets against pro-Gadhafi fighters during the battle for the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebels patrol at night during the battle for the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebel fighters fire with their weapons, during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebels take cover from sniper fire during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebel fighters take cover behind a wall and fire with their weapons, during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebels prepare ammunition during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
A Libyan rebel reads a copy of the holy Koran in the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebels fire missile during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Medics give treatment to a Libyan rebel who was wounded during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Medics give treatment to a Libyan rebel who was wounded during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
Libyan rebels fire rockets during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
A Libyan Rebel fighter fires a RPG, during the battle to liberate the city of Sirte, Libya, 16 October 2011. According to media reports, the Libyan coastal city of Sirte is under heavy fighting between troops loyal to Libya's transitional government (TNC) and the pro-Gaddafi fighters. Libya's ruling Transitional National Council has decided to delay a mass-scale attack to capture two unruly areas in Sirte where pro-Gaddafi fighters are believed to be positioned. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA