The troops that are loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have driven the armed supporters of the opposition from the city Marsa-Brega, in the east of the country. According to the BBC, the militias started pulling out of the city following massive mortar shelling. According to the command of the troops that are loyal to Gaddafi, the troops have also recaptured the cities of Az Zawiyah, Ujaliyah and Ras Lanuf from the rebels.