On 10.04.2011 the African Union brokered an agreement with Muammar Ghaddafi in Tripoli aimed an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid and the start of talks between the rebels and the government to settle the internal conflict in Libya. Special measures for the protection of foreigners are also envisaged, dialogue between all parties and political reforms implemented during a reasonable transition period. The African Union is ready to deploy a ceasefire monitoring mechanism under the United Nations and the Arab League umbrella.
Opposition rejects any deal intended to keep Gaddafi or his sons in power. No truce offers from Gaddafi is acceptable for the opposition without solid guarantees that his 41-year rule ends. At the same time Gaddafi has repeatedly said he will not quit.
Jacob Zuma, President of South African met Gaddafi on Sunday urging a ceasefire that includes a stop to NATO air strikes on government targets. A roadmap presented by the African Union seems to have been accepted by Gaddafi. Several hundred Libyans are protesting today in the eastern rebel citadel of Benghazi, saying there can be no peace without Moammar Gaddafi's departure and expressing little faith in an African Union team trying to mediate a cease fire.
Over the weekend no official reaction came from NATO that stepped up attacks on Gaddafi's army reported to siege Misrata (west of Libya) while advancing eastwards.
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