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Defected army commanders began assuming control of rebel ranks in a bid to improve discipline.
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BENGHAZI, Libya—Defected Libyan military commanders and their units are taking the lead in the fight against forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, in a rebel bid to stanch setbacks on the front lines and facilitate greater cooperation with coalition forces.
Libya Rebels Tap Army Defectors Charles Levinson 2011
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Defected ex-military officers have brought tactical know-how, discipline, and skills to man more complex weapons systems, such as rocket launchers.
Libya Rebels Make Gains Near Capital Charles Levinson 2011
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Defected army commanders said they began assuming control of the rebel ranks over the weekend, after the rebels' temporary governing body, the Transitional National Council, asked them to do so Thursday.
Libya Rebels Tap Army Defectors Charles Levinson 2011
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Hani Mohammed/Associated Press Defected soldiers prayed during a demonstration in San'a.
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Defected army officers in particular said they felt they have been squeezed out of the rebel fight.
Tiny Kingdom's Huge Role in Libya Draws Concern Sam Dagher 2011
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Defected soldiers are armed with RPGs and Kalashnikovs, Martin said.
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Defected soldiers also attacked a government building in Maaret al-Numaan, in the northwestern Idlib province, on Thursday where security forces were holding a meeting, the U.K.-based Syrian Observatory For Human Rights said.
Syria Rebels Vow to Guard Civilians Nour Malas 2011
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Tara Todras-Whitehill/Associated Press Defected soldiers and volunteers cheered near Brega.
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More photos and interactive graphics Defected soldiers and other armed fighters have fought daily, hours-long battles with the military this past week, and at least three dozen government soldiers have been reported killed since Thursday, according to reports by Syrian rights groups.
Syria Allows Monitors as Fight Grows Nour Malas 2011
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