Libya: True Story's Blog – June 2011 Archive (3)

The pictures below show civilians working together to clean up the streets of Misrata yesterday. Notice the Libyan flag colors painted on the handles of the wheel barrel.

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As if the rockets weren't enough, we see in these pictures that they are packed with ball bearings. As mentioned in the previous post, these rockets have been shelling Misrata daily. Luck happened to be present again, as no one was home when this rocket ripped through the ceiling. 

With this type of warfare, it is chance that keeps the fortunate civilian's of Misrata alive. This ever present threat filters everyday family life. The fear of attack stays fresh, as does the smell of…

Misrata is now being shelled daily with grad rockets. Luckily, these 3 scenes did not include civilian casualties. However, earlier this week one hit a family's home resulting in one death and several family members with severe burns, including a child.

These rockets have hit just outside of downtown Misrata, a few hundred yards from the city center, close to the formerly besieged Tripoli street.

I'll be looking forward to posting photos…