UK attacks go on as Libya rebels dismiss peace deal
Britain will continue with military attacks on Libya after rebels rejected a deal that would have kept Colonel Gaddafi in power. Downing Street and the Libyan opposition leadership in Benghazi dismissed an attempt by the African Union to bring about a ceasefire. Opposition leaders last night threatened the Gaddafi family, warning them to flee the country or risk execution. And senior British Government officials made clear that air strikes will continue until the dictator withdraws his troops from rebel towns and decides to quit. The Gaddafi clan had agreed a ‘road map’ to a ceasefire with African leaders, including South African president Jacob Zuma.