Reports that the Bab al-Azizia military compound in Tripoli, is under intense attack by government forces.

The fighting has been going on for hours.  Initially rebels found hidden tunnels under the compound.  Government forces were hiding inside and began attacking the rebels.

Then in the early hours of the next morning government forces appeared on the streets of Tripoli, heading towards Bab al-Azizia.  Witnesses say government forces surrounded the compound, the rebels having to fight government forces from inside, and outside the compound.