Libyan Rebels have finally overrun government forces in most parts of the capital Tripoli. Fierce fighting is still being reported at the compound residence of Libyan President, Muammar Gaddafi whose 41 year tenure at the top is as good as over.

A number of pro Gaddafi forces are reported to have surrendered to the rebels.

Reports indicate that two sons of Gaddafi have been captured by the rebels. The International Criminal Court has confirmed it is in talks with rebels about Saif al-Islam Gaddafi possible transfer to the war crimes court in The Hague.

Here is a timeline of the Libyan conflict

 17 Feb: Anti-government protests begin across Libya, in the wake of uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt

• 24 Feb – 6 March: Rebels seize control of several towns and cities but are driven back by government forces
• 17 March: UN Security Council authorises a no-fly zone over Libya and “all necessary measures” to protect civilians
• 19 March: First strikes by US, French and British warplanes halt the advance of Col Gaddafi’s forces
• 30 March: Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa defects and flies to Britain
• 16-25 April: Rebel-held western city of Misrata comes under government bombardment, forcing many to evacuate by sea
• May-July: Military stalemate as rebels and government troops engage in skirmishes
• Mid-August: Rebels sweep down from the western Nafusa mountains, seizing the key towns of Zawiya and Gharyan outside Tripoli
• 21 Aug: Rebel fighters enter Tripoli with little sign of the expected stiff resistance