Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Libyan Rebels reject ceasefire accepted by Gafafi

The regime of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has accepted the "road map" proposed by the African Union (AU) to find a peaceful solution in Libya, as confirmed by South African President Jacob Zuma. Met Gaddafi in Tripoli on Sunday with a high-level delegation of the African Union government complex in the Bab Azizia, where she resides Libyan dictator.

"The delegation of Gaddafi has accepted the work plan proposed by the AU," he said in a brief statement to reporters in Tripoli. "The proposed solution is detailed in a statement," he said. According to the statement, read hours later by the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the AU, Ramta Lamamra, the 'road map' provides for 'immediate cessation of hostilities' in the country, a corridor for humanitarian aid and dialogue away from the Libyan government and the rebel National Transitional Council with a view to a future period of transition.

According to the letter, the transition time should be accompanied by "political reforms necessary to eliminate the causes that have led to the revolt and take into account the legitimate aspirations of the Libyan people for democracy, political reform, justice, peace and security, as well as economic and social development.

" At a press conference, Lamamra has said that he could not give details about a hypothetical discussion with Qaddafi about his ouster. Although the South African leader, Jacob Zuma, has not been able to stay in Libya due to other commitments, they remain in the country the rest of the members of the negotiating delegation trying to prevent further armed struggle.

The objective of the delegation is being this afternoon to persuade the rebels in their stronghold in Benghazi, about 1,000 km from Tripoli to try to lay down their arms. This point is delicate because the rebels reject any solution involving Gadhafi remains in power. In fact, the rebels had announced early in Monday it will not respect a cease-fire until government troops are not withdrawn from the streets and freedom of expression be respected again.

The group mediator of African Union (AU) is headed by the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz, and also integrates the head of state in South Africa, Jacob Zuma. All reject military intervention in Libya.

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