Libyan planes bombed rebel positions, deepening a counteroffensive that delayed the progress of the rebels, as France pressed world powers to impose an air exclusion zone over Libya. The government of Moammar Gadhafi, who was reeling after the popular uprising last month, now seems confident that he will succeed.
"We are confident of our victory, whatever the price," state television said. "Some of them (government soldiers) were killed and others captured. But still Brega. It is still dangerous and there are clashes, but today we are going to crush hard," said Idriss Kadiki, a rebel fighter. Behind rebel lines, Ajdabiyah Libyan planes bombed the city only plausible to capture between Brega and the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.
From Ajdabiyah no roads to Benghazi and Tobruk also, which could allow Gadhafi troops surrounding Benghazi. According to analysts, is a very real possibility that by the time the world powers agree on a response to conflict, Gadhafi forces have already succeeded. France wants a meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of Eight chair impose an air exclusion zone over Libya.
For its part, the call made during the weekend Arab League United Nations to impose a measure of this nature seemed to satisfy one of three conditions set by NATO to patrol the Libyan airspace. The other two are proof that needs help and a resolution of the Security Council of the UN. News of humanitarian suffering and atrocities could persuade more powers that help is needed and also boost the Security Council for action.
But as Human Rights Watch reported a series of arbitrary arrests and disappearances in Tripoli, yet to find conclusive evidence. "Everyone here is confused about how many victims the international community considers as sufficient to help. Perhaps we should begin to commit suicide to achieve the required number," said rebel spokesman Essam Gheriani.
"It is shameful (...) We hope that today there is any progress as a resolution" of the Security Council, said in Benghazi. At the UN, the Security Council would consult to discuss the extent to fly. According to diplomats, Russia and China will find it difficult to veto the decision because the Arab League has asked.
Envoys said that Moscow and Beijing would abstain. If the Security Council ends up supporting a no-fly zone, its use is primarily a U.S. responsibility, which has shown restraint when the option of military intervention and has not yet decided whether to support the measure. "That is a decision, a political decision ultimately has not yet taken," said Pentagon press secretary, Geoff Morrell, the channel MSNBC.
But he added that it is still considering the issue. Along with diplomatic discussions, tanks and aircraft have surpassed Gadhafi rebel forces, especially in the desert country between major cities, driving them back up to 150 miles from the start of the counterattack on 06 March. While moving towards the east, government forces have also tried to crush pockets of resistance in the West Country since the protesters against the leadership of 41 years of Gadhafi took control last month.
Government forces attacked on Monday Zuwarah, a small town located about 100 kilometers west of Tripoli. The only major town held by insurgents out of this is Misrata, the third of Libya located about 200 kilometers from the capital. 
"We are confident of our victory, whatever the price," state television said. "Some of them (government soldiers) were killed and others captured. But still Brega. It is still dangerous and there are clashes, but today we are going to crush hard," said Idriss Kadiki, a rebel fighter. Behind rebel lines, Ajdabiyah Libyan planes bombed the city only plausible to capture between Brega and the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.
From Ajdabiyah no roads to Benghazi and Tobruk also, which could allow Gadhafi troops surrounding Benghazi. According to analysts, is a very real possibility that by the time the world powers agree on a response to conflict, Gadhafi forces have already succeeded. France wants a meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of Eight chair impose an air exclusion zone over Libya.
For its part, the call made during the weekend Arab League United Nations to impose a measure of this nature seemed to satisfy one of three conditions set by NATO to patrol the Libyan airspace. The other two are proof that needs help and a resolution of the Security Council of the UN. News of humanitarian suffering and atrocities could persuade more powers that help is needed and also boost the Security Council for action.
But as Human Rights Watch reported a series of arbitrary arrests and disappearances in Tripoli, yet to find conclusive evidence. "Everyone here is confused about how many victims the international community considers as sufficient to help. Perhaps we should begin to commit suicide to achieve the required number," said rebel spokesman Essam Gheriani.
"It is shameful (...) We hope that today there is any progress as a resolution" of the Security Council, said in Benghazi. At the UN, the Security Council would consult to discuss the extent to fly. According to diplomats, Russia and China will find it difficult to veto the decision because the Arab League has asked.
Envoys said that Moscow and Beijing would abstain. If the Security Council ends up supporting a no-fly zone, its use is primarily a U.S. responsibility, which has shown restraint when the option of military intervention and has not yet decided whether to support the measure. "That is a decision, a political decision ultimately has not yet taken," said Pentagon press secretary, Geoff Morrell, the channel MSNBC.
But he added that it is still considering the issue. Along with diplomatic discussions, tanks and aircraft have surpassed Gadhafi rebel forces, especially in the desert country between major cities, driving them back up to 150 miles from the start of the counterattack on 06 March. While moving towards the east, government forces have also tried to crush pockets of resistance in the West Country since the protesters against the leadership of 41 years of Gadhafi took control last month.
Government forces attacked on Monday Zuwarah, a small town located about 100 kilometers west of Tripoli. The only major town held by insurgents out of this is Misrata, the third of Libya located about 200 kilometers from the capital.
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