Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi has said he will not step down from power. In an hour-and-a-half long televised speech, the Libyan leader called for negotiations with NATO to stop the coalition's air-strikes against his country. He said he was ready for a ceasefire provided it was accepted by all sides. He also addressed NATO countries involved in air strikes in Libya, calling on them to negotiate an end to the conflict and to stop the bombings. Meanwhile, Libya said NATO air forces bombed a site near the national broadcast offices early today while Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was inside delivering an address to the nation. The Government said the bombing shows allied forces are specifically targetting Gadhafi. Libya's conflict spilled beyond its borders on Friday as forces loyal to Gadhafi clashed with Tunisian soldiers after chasing rebel fighters across the frontier. The incursion drew a sharp reaction from Tunisian authorities, who summoned Libya's ambassador to protest. Libyan pro-government forces have been trying to reclaim the border crossing, in the western Wazin region, which was seized by rebels last week.
News On AIR | April 30, 2011 1:24 PM
Won’t step down: Gaddafi