Moammar Gadhafi's son, Saif al Islam, proposed a "democratic transition" under his leadership after his father left office, according to a diplomat quoted by the newspaper "The New York Times (NYT). The newspaper, quoting a diplomatic source and unidentified "close links" with the Government of Libya, attributed the release to "eminent persons" in the Libyan capital.
The article adds that neither Gadhafi nor the rebels seeking to overthrow seem ready to accept the proposal. "This is the starting position of the opposition, and this is the starting position of the Libyan government," said the diplomat, adding that negotiation has not yet begun. The newspaper said it could not confirm the version of that diplomatic and consulted Libyan officials did not comment about any talks.
"Speculation about a possible proposal on the side of Gadhafi has been circulating since the assistant principal of Saif al Islam, Mohamed Ismail, traveled to London several days ago for talks with the British. " The alleged conversation in London coincided with the defection of one of Gadhafi's closest collaborators, former Foreign Minister and former head of Libyan intelligence services, Moussa Kousser. 
The article adds that neither Gadhafi nor the rebels seeking to overthrow seem ready to accept the proposal. "This is the starting position of the opposition, and this is the starting position of the Libyan government," said the diplomat, adding that negotiation has not yet begun. The newspaper said it could not confirm the version of that diplomatic and consulted Libyan officials did not comment about any talks.
"Speculation about a possible proposal on the side of Gadhafi has been circulating since the assistant principal of Saif al Islam, Mohamed Ismail, traveled to London several days ago for talks with the British. " The alleged conversation in London coincided with the defection of one of Gadhafi's closest collaborators, former Foreign Minister and former head of Libyan intelligence services, Moussa Kousser.
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