“I have a feeling that the government is luring the rebels in, allowing them to have fun on Green Square and then very well counter-attacking them.”-Franklin Lamb, director of Americans for Middle East Peace

Russian media says early morning, August 22, Libyan governments tanks began rolling out of hiding places, targeting surprised rebels.

Many of the tanks targeted rebels who were attacking Gaddafi’s military compound. The tanks were joined by Libyan army guntrucks.

More tanks have been spotted at the port of Tripoli.  Earlier rebels claimed the Libyan army surrendered.  Now rebels say they control only 15%-20% of Tripoli.

Also, a convoy of at least 22 Libyan army vehicles entered Tripoli and took control of the center of the city.  They are now erecting barricades.