LIBYA. Ras Lanuf. March, 2011. Forces loyal to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, retook Ras Lanuf after an assault by land, air and sea. Clashes continued in different parts of the country, as Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's security forces tried to regain control of cities held by anti-government forces. Rebels waiting at the front line for new attacks by Qaddafi forces.