Failed Negotiations, Will Attack Pro Khadafi

Negotiations between Libyan rebel forces under the banner of the National Transition Council (NTC) and supporters of Muammar Gaddafi in the city of Bani Walid deadlocked. Thus, a city which became the basis pro-Gaddafi at the risk being attacked at any time after they refused to surrender.


According to the Associated Press, September 5, 2011, rebel forces belonging to the NTC Gaddafi demanded that the troops in the city surrendered. However, negotiators from the rebel, Abdullah said the negotiations failed Kanshil after Moussa Ibrahim, spokesman for Gaddafi, asking the rebels down their weapons before entering the city.
The rebels said the city is located about 140 kilometers southeast of Tripoli it is a hotbed of pro-Gaddafi army. Rebel army loyalists do not believe the number is too large, but has heavy weapons to force the residents to continue to support the government.
"We are sorry for the people of Bani Walid. We hope the best for them," said Kanshil who was born in the city.
Kanshil said the fighting often occurs in several areas around the city in four days. The soldiers in the city of insurgents opened fire with rockets and machine guns. The counter-attack is imminent, after the negotiation is considered can not continue anymore.
"The fighting will be done in a matter of hours," said Kanshil.
City of Birth
Although the rebel forces claim to have mastered several cities in Libya, Gaddafi is still in power but from his hiding place. That includes the Bani Walid and Sirte, which is the hometown of Gaddafi. Believed, Gaddafi is in one of the city.
This speculation is not without calculation. Attendance at Bani Walid Moussa ibrahim show that the city was occupied by officials Gaddafi. Bani Walid representatives to the Transitional Council of Libya, Mubarak al-Saleh, said that rebel soldiers would attack Gaddafi loyalists, but still protect civilians.
"We make sure our fighters are the true Muslims who will not hurt anyone except those whose hands have been stained with blood," said Saleh.