Libyan rebels claim control over Ajdabiya

A Libyan ship carrying mostly Ghanian migrants and some injured residents from Misurata has arrived in the opposition-held city of Benghazi. 

The vessel was carrying almost 1,000 people.

The UK has pledged almost $2.5m to help move those stranded in the besieged city. 

Meanwhile, fighters loyal to Muammar Gaddafi surrendered to pro-democracy forces near the town of Ajdabiya on Monday. The area is now under full rebel control. The rebels are hoping more NATO airstrikes will push back Gaddafi loyalists.

Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna spent the day in Ajdabiya with opposition forces.