A delegation of officials with ties to the Gadhafi regime in Libya say that the government is ready to hold talks with the opposition rebels, and accept a number of political reforms.
Abdul Ati al-Obeidi, the regime’s former prime minister and head of state, was among the members of the delegation, and said that the government was willing to negotiate with anyone, and that they were “willing to discuss” the possibility of a free election.
The comments came shortly after the African Union issued a statement calling for a “transition period” in Libya, leading to eventual democratic elections. The African Union has been opposing the Western war in Libya, and urging a rapprochement.
Though the notion of such a deal seemed impossible just a few weeks ago, in the wake of massive US air strikes there appears to be a renewed interest in ending the conflict. Whether the government is sincere in making a deal or not remains to be seen, but any such deal appears like it would have to happen behind the Obama Administration’s back, as they are demanding regime change.
"Road trip?" Right on! Loves a good road trip. Oh wait, "road map?" Well, that's entirely different. However, one can't have any half decent 'road trip' without a fully decent "road map." Nope.
any discussion leading to a solution short of G leaving will not work. Zim is a good example. Who will enforce. The AU is deeply in G's pocket.
Jim Saunders, South Africa
Can't wait to see this anti-Islamist socialist removed from power. His "Great Socialist People's Libya" is a prison to its people, like all socialist states. A long time ago he took an anti-Israeli stance to get the people behind him, but he has been cooperating with the CIA ever since 2004 in attacking al-Qaeda and other Islamists who fight to free the Middle East from the pro-Israeli, Washington-loyal dictatorships. Qaddafi bought some nuclear garbage on the black market and handed it over to the UN, declaring that "Libya was abandoning its nuclear program," delivering a propaganda victory to Bush, making himself even more of an enemy of the Arab world.
Funny that Obama now seeks to present himself as being on the side of the uprisings by intervening in Libya. It works out well, though. Like in Egypt, Libya will become a freer place to live for those who fight the Neocon World Order. There have been a great deal of Islamists coming from eastern Libya in the past decade. They accept Washington's help now because otherwise they'd get killed by Qaddafi, but that doesn't mean they'll go along with those who make peace with Israel over the Palestinian genocide. Which is all that U.S. (Israeli) policy in the Middle East is about.
you forgot to mention very important point. Qadhafi's mother is a Jewish from Malta, which makes him a Jew. His father sideis worst enemy of Muslims and Islam than the Jews. He is Obeidi (Fatimi) or Shi'ia whom are well known as the backstabbers of Muslims during their war against the Crusaders. You can guess the rest of the story because Israelis are helping him openly against the rebels.
If the concern is saving the lives of Libyans then the Gadhafi's regime offer to negotiate a settlement should not be brushed aside. An immediate ceasefire followed by negotiations to put a permanent end to the conflict would save lives, and would mean a vast improvement in the living conditions of most Libyans. I see it as a no lose proposition. If the negotiations fail, the rebels can always resume the war.