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The military airport of al-Banin is in the hands of the rebels

Benghazi , Libya - The staff of the airport joined the insurgents

The Libyan rebels took possession of the military airport of al-Banin, near Benghazi. The news was reported this morning on the website of "Al-Jazeera" which described al-Banin as the second military airport of the country. As reported by the broadcaster, the military personnel of the airport joined the rebels which ask the resignation of the Colonel Muhamar Gheddafi. So for today all civil aircraft...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1126306
Rome, Italy, 02/28/2011 14:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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