The revolt in Libya (36 images)

Libyans play on tanks abandoned by the military in Benghazi, Libya on March 2, 2011. Gadhafi warned the West against intervening in the rebellion against his rule. UPI/Mohamaad Hosam

Libyans sit next to anti-aircraft guns in Benghazi, Libya on March 2, 2011. Gadhafi warned the West against intervening in the rebellion against his rule. UPI/Mohamaad Hosam

Rebel Libyans formed a militia to guard the streets in Beida City in eastern Libya on March 1, 2011. Libyan rebels said they have formed a military council in the eastern city of Benghazi in what could be a step towards creating a unified nationwide force against leader LibyanMoamer Kadhafi. UPI\Mohamaad Hosam

Libyans stand atop an army tank in the eastern dissident-held city of Benghazi on February 26, 2011. U.S. President Barack Obama urged Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to leave power immediately since he has lost his "legitimacy to rule." UPI\Mohamad Shaikhi