Libyan ceasefire and political solution pushed by AU- MAIL and Guardian (SA)

May 26, 2011

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The African Union on Wednesday called for a political solution to Libya’s protracted conflict, weighing in once more on the crisis though its proposals have largely been ignored.

The pan-African bloc has called for a ceasefire and set up a high-level mediation team, but its efforts have had little effect on the ground as Western powers continue with air raids against Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.

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Also, Gadaffi and the AU: Brotherly despots or estranged lovers? from the Royal African Society