The regime in Libya now seems to be fighting on multiple fronts, trying to put down the protests and fighting a bitter battle against a growing number of army units that have risen up against Colonel Gaddafi.

London-based Libyan campaigner Anwar Swed told Today presenter James Naughtie that people were being shot on the streets of Tripoli whether they were protesting or not.

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