It was announced today that Gadhafi is in agreement with the African Union in a plan to end the conflict in Libya. The specifications of these terms are unknown, but it is guessed that a ceasefire would be put in place in Libya that would end the attacks on Libyan rebels made by Gadhafi's forces. South African President Jacob Zuma also mentioned that the agreement would put an end to NATO's no-fly zone. As African Union delegation members are set to meet with opposition leaders this week, they remain skeptical that the African Union will be aimed towards benefiting the oposition in a large enough way, after Gadhafi has been so beneficial to the Union. As the issue continues on without any resolve officially made, people are still dying across the country. NATO's airstrikes appear to be making some impact, killing a good amount of pro-Gadhafi fighters, while rebels are being killed by these supporters on the ground.
I think that it's about time that something be done with this issue in Libya, it has clearly stretched out for long enough. The dillusions of Gadhafi are surprising, but what is even more surprising is that it looks like he might be ready to end the fighting and make resolve. However, you never know with someone as crazy as this. The opposition leaders may be right in that any agreements made by Ghadhafi with the African Union will not help both parties. But I think it is time for Gadhafi to step down, and understand a losing battle; with the UN against him, it would hard to hold them off for much longer. If it is just another set back, it's going to be frustrating to watch this go on for any longer.
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