In the rebel controlled city of Berga, at least 16 civilians were killed, 40 wounded, after NATO planes bombed them.

Witnesses say most of the victims were Muslim clerics.  They were holding a religious meeting at a home in the city.  Many rebels now doubt that NATO is acting to protect civilians in rebel held territory.  They point out that NATO rarely acts when they need them, and, as in the recent airstrike on Berga, NATO has bombed civilians on several occasions.