Libya in Crisis: Airstrikes Shake Tripoli Amid Political Turmoil ✈️

The future of Libya appears to be a knife-edge, as airforce fighter jets have bombarded the capital, Tripoli, reportedly on the orders of leader Muammer Gaddafi.<br /><br />Witnesses in Tripoli say that mercenaries are roaming the streets, firing at anyone they see in a bid to dissuade people from demonstrating against Gaddafi.<br /><br />High-level diplomats from Gaddafi's government, meanwhile, have been resigning or disavowing themselves from his leadership across the world.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Lawrence Lee reports.