Battle continues for control of Gaddafi's hometown

National Transitional Government forces attacked Moammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte from all angles on Friday. They hope that this will be the final battle in gaining the last bastion of the fallen leader’s rule.
Smoke drifted over the skyline and explosions were heard throughout the besieged city, as long lines of civilians fleeing by car formed at checkpoints manned by revolutionary forces.
Libya's new leaders say Sirte's fall is critical to formally declaring liberation and setting a timeline for elections.
A U.S. administration official, said that 80 percent of the city was now pacified or under the control of the transitional government.
But as the fighting continues the humanitarian situation is getting worse.
At least 12 revolutionary fighters were killed and 195 were wounded, doctors said in this assault and many people who live in the area are running out of food and fuel.
Steven Anderson is from the International Committee of the Red Cross.
As fighting continued around a Gaddafi palace complex in the city and Green Square, the public plaza at the center of Sirte, U.N. envoy Ian Martin appealed to both sides to respect human rights and look ahead to national reconciliation. Listen