Libyan rebel leaders announce measures to tackle commodity shortages

Libyan rebel leaders have announced measures to tackle shortages of water, fuel and medicines in Tripoli, which the UN says are threatening lives.



Mahmoud Shammam of the National Transitional Council promised diesel fuel to restore electricity and water supplies would arrive by tomorrow.



Shammam warned residents not to expect miracles after such a swift victory against Col Muammar Gaddafi's forces.



Meanwhile, the rebels took control on the main border crossing with Tunisia.



Locals said the pre-Gaddafi Libyan flag was raised at Ras Jidir late Friday, opening a path for humanitarian supplies to enter Libya.