Qaddafi Cease-Fire Bid Doesn’t Deter Allies’ Military Moves
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Western allies pressed on with plans for military action against Libya after Muammar Qaddafi’s regime declared an immediate cease-fire and said it was willing to talk to rebels.
President Barack Obama set out specific measures Qaddafi must undertake to avert military strikes by the U.S, U.K., France and other allies. He must immediately stop attacks on civilians and halt his advance on Benghazi, the rebel capital. He must pull back from three embattled cities, Ajdabiya, Misrata, and Zawiyah, scenes of deadly and destructive fighting.