Mar 18 2011
BBC: Libya ‘to halt military action’
The announcement came as a coalition of Western and Arab nations prepared for air strikes against Libyan forces.
Before the ceasefire announcement, heavy fighting was continuing.
Rebels said government forces had been bombarding the western city of Misrata. There are claims this has continued despite the ceasefire announcement.
Military action short of an occupation was sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council on Thursday evening.
UN Security Council Resolution 1973 gave broad backing to taking military action against all threats to civilians, which could include bombing ground forces loyal to Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.
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