Late night explosions rock Tripoli
Tripoli has been rocked by a series of explosions accompanied by the sounds of aircraft in the early hours of Sunday, suggesting new airstrikes by Nato forces.
Libyan television reported the explosions took place in the eastern suburb of Tajoura.
Just after midnight, a series of dull rumbles and flashes could be seen to the east of Tripoli, illuminating huge plumes of smoke and accompanied by sporadic anti-aircraft fire.
The distant rumbling blasts continued for at least an hour, suggesting some kind of facility with explosive materials had been hit.
Aircraft could be heard soaring through the night sky, which was illuminated by a nearly full moon.
Nato fighters have been carrying out airstrikes against Libyan military targets as part of a UN-mandated operation to protect civilians.
The blasts come after three days of defiant speeches by Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.