http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12643311The National Libyan Council in the city of Benghazi also called again for foreign intervention to stop government air raids against the rebels.
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.
The council is led by former Libyan Interior Minister Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, who defected last month. "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 Reuters news agency.
Amid reports that Col Gaddafi has recruited several hundred mercenaries from Mali, opposition forces in Brega are bracing for any fresh ground attacks. Gaddafi loyalists have withdrawn west to another oil port, Ras Lanouf, following their defeat on Wednesday by the opposition.
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