A former United States congressman is in Libya for talks about a potential ceasefire. The former Congressman Curt Weldon is visiting in a personal capacity but with the knowledge of President Obama. Reporting from rebel-held Benghazi, here's Jon Leyne.
Former Congressman Curt Weldon has brought with him detailed proposals for ending the crisis in Libya. They involve Colonel Gaddafi stepping down. But other figures from his administration, including his son Saif al-Islam, would have a role in a transition to democracy. There'd be a ceasefire with Colonel Gaddafi's forces pulling back from western cities under siege while opposition fighters do not try to advance any further. But a spokesman reiterated the refusal of the opposition to engage in any negotiations whatsoever with Colonel Gaddafi's government.
Meanwhile, attacks by Colonel Gaddafi's forces have halted production at Libyan oil fields under rebel control.
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