Government Optimistic About Peace Talks, Despite Fighting

The latest round of fighting and consequent displacements in Mindanao have not daunted negotiators seeking a settlement between Muslim separatist rebels and the Filipino government, say officials.

Libyan Rebels Advancing in Tripoli

The Libyan rebels’ main western force is reported to be on the outskirts of Tripoli, while opposition fighters inside the capital claim they have taken control of several districts. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi remains defiant, even as the battle...

Libyan Regime Threatens to Use Surface-to-surface Missiles to Attack Rebels

The Libyan regime has threatened to attack rebels with surface-to-surface missiles if they attempt to take control of Tripoli, Russia’s envoy to Africa said in an interview with the Russian daily Izvestia.

African Union Peace Plan a No Go for Libyan Rebels

Libyan rebels are rejecting an African Union peace plan because it does not demand the immediate resignation of Moammar Gadhafi. The African Union wants a multi-national peacekeeping force for Libya.

Senior United Nations Official Says Rebel Forces in Libya Now have the Initiative

A senior U.N. official says rebel forces in Libya now have the initiative. U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe told the Security Council that Libyan rebels are gaining strength in the fighting against forces loyal to Libyan...

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Opens Diplomatic Office in Libyan Rebels’ Stronghold

The European Union (EU) has opened a diplomatic office in the Libyan rebels’ eastern stronghold of Benghazi.  The event comes amid a stepped-up NATO campaign against Libya’s Gadhafi regime.

France to Join Britain And Send Military Advisers to Libya’s Rebels

France is joining Britain in sending military advisers to Libya to help rebel forces. A spokesman for the French government announced the move Wednesday as French President Nicolas Sarkozy prepared to meet the head of Libya’s rebels, Mustafa Abdel...

Libyan Rebels Warn of Impending Massacre

Rebels in Libya are warning of what they call a “massacre” in the western city of Misrata unless NATO provides them more support against government forces.

Proposed African Union Ceasefire Rejected By Rebels

Libyan rebel leaders have rejected a proposed African Union peace plan.  African envoys had hoped the plan, accepted in principle by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, would bring about a cease-fire.