>>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....

Or even Libya's forces:

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi bombarded the rebel-held city of Misrata on Friday with tanks and heavy artillery, killing at least 25 :
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/03/18/us-libya-misrata-bombard-idUKTRE72H4L520110318