>>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12787739
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>>I would imagine the reason Gadaffi has been pressing so hard is that he wanted the best possible negotiation position when some sort of sanction was put in place. It would be hard now for the bhengazi faction to push him back out.
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>But it takes both sides to agree to a ceasefire. The 'rebels' may not be keen on the idea now....

Thats the point though, they are now in a difficult position. If they push back at him he could now claim self defense. Its already starting to look messy. I wonder what our exit strategy is :-)