Politics & Government
Ellison: 'Gadhafi's Four Decade Rule Over Libya Has Ended'
As rebel forces descended on Muammar Gadhafi's home base in Tripoli Sunday, Ellison declares a victory for rebels via Twitter—even though President Obama said he will wait for confirmation before making a statement.
After six months of civil war in Libya, Fox News reported that rebel forces who wish to dispose Libya's ruler Muammar Gadhafi met little resistance as they overran a major military base Sunday that defends the capitol of Tripoli.
According to the Fox News article, Associated Press reporters with the rebels said they reached the Tripoli suburb of Janzour around nightfall Sunday, where they were greeted by civilians lining the streets and waving rebel flags. There are also reports that Gadhafi's son, Saif al Islam Gadhafi, was captured by rebel forces and a Politco article also reported that a rebel leader reportedly said a unit in charge of protecting Gadhafi surrendered and joined the rebels.
While President Barack Obama told reporters Sunday night that the U.S. would wait for confirmation of what exactly has happened before he made a statement, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) took to Twitter once again declaring that rebel forces have triumphed.
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"[Gadhafi's] 4 decade rule over Libya has ended! [Gadhafi's] compound was surrounded; Saif al-Islam captured; presidential guard quit ...
"Great wishes of hope for people of Libya. You won the civil war; all the best on winning the peace! Bless Libya's patriots."
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Monday reports indicated that Libyan rebels have tightened their grip on Tripoli, while Gadhafi remains in hiding.
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