Libyan government forces kept up their bombardment of a small area in the centre of Sirte with multiple rocket launchers.<br/> Tanks and anti-aircraft guns were also used.<br/> But there was little sign of a major push from the infantry to take full control of Muammar Gaddafi's hometown.<br/> Some families decided to head back to Sirte, only to find their homes in ruins.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SIRTE RESIDENT, SAYING:<br/> "We were afraid, God help us, we were afraid to die. We were afraid the houses would collapse on our heads so that's why we fled, leaving everything behind."<br/> The often chaotic struggle has cost scores of lives and left thousands homeless.<br/> The failure to seize the final Gaddafi bastions has also held up the attempt by Libya's new leaders to try to build a democratic government, a process they say will begin only after Sirte is captured.<br/> Sophia Soo, Reuters.
