The Libyan government said Thursday, May 26 have asked the UN and African Union to set a specific date and time for a cease-fire and to send observers, while avoiding any further departure from Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's government. Libya has repeatedly announced a cease-fire, but does not comply, according to Western capitals.
The leader of the Libyan government, al-Baghdadi Mahmoudi, told a press conference that "the cease-fire announced by the regime have not been respected by all parties." This time, the government "is serious in its proposal for a cease-fire to coincide with a cessation of hostilities by all parties and especially NATO," he said.