Al Arabiya and Al Jazeera both reported that the uprising continued as of the early morning; many rebels were reported dead in the district of Qadah, while the Mitiga International Airport was reportedly surrounded by rebel forces, who attempted to obtain its surrender.Staff (21 August 2011). "Qaddafi Scorns Rebel 'Rats' as Fighting Breaks Out in Besieged Tripoli". Al Arabiya. Retrieved 24 August 2011.Staff (20 August 2011). "Libya Live Blog: Sunday, August 20, 2011 – 01:34". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 22 August 2011. The entire Tajura district was captured by rebel forces, while fighting in Suk al-Juma, Araba district and Mitiga International Airport continued.Valdmanis, Richard; Lowe, Christian (20 August 2011). "Update 1–Libyan Rebels Fight for Tripoli Airbase – Activist". Reuters. Retrieved 24 August 2011. A rebel representative stated that the operation was "going easily", with the end target being Gaddafi's Bab al-Azizia compound.Staff (21 August 2011). "Gadhafi Defiant as Rebels Claim To Take 'Revolution' Inside Tripoli". CNN. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
