Benghazi: The National Libyan Council (NLC), which is involved in putting up resistance in eastern Libya, has said they will not negotiate unless Col Gaddafi quits and goes into exile.
The council, led by former Libyan Interior Minister Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, in the city of Benghazi also called for foreign intervention to stop air raids against the rebels by pro-Gaddafi forces.
The International Criminal Court said it will investigate Col Gaddafi and his sons for crimes against humanity.
There have been calls in Col Gaddafi’s stronghold, Tripoli, for protests against his rule after Friday prayers.
US President Barack Obama has repeated his demand that the embattled ruler resign.
In Benghazi, the opposition National Libyan Council said there was no room for talks, following reports that Col Gaddafi had ordered an intelligence chief to negotiate with the rebels.
“If there is any negotiation it will be on one single thing – how Gaddafi is going to leave the country or step down so we can save lives. There is nothing else to negotiate,” Ahmed Jabreel, a spokesman for Mr Abdel-Jalil, told media.
Analysts say it appears that neither side has the capacity to move large amounts of manpower or firepower over vast expanses of desert.
They say that raises the grim prospect of a military stalemate and a political vacuum after the revolt that began in the east of the country in mid-February.
Meaningful talks would be difficult, says our correspondent, because Col Gaddafi’s only aim is to remain in power and the rebels’ goal is to end his 41 years of rule.
At the beleaguered ruler’s stronghold in the capital Tripoli, some residents have called for new protests to be held on Friday after weekly Muslim prayers.
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