Libya accepts the cease-fire plan, said Zuma - The Hindu

AP leader Libyan Muammar Gaddafi with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz during a meeting with African leaders in Tripoli on Sunday. Emissaries of the African Union, including South African President Jacob Zuma, are to hold talks with Mr Qadhafi and rebels Monday. South African President Jacob Zuma, said the leader Libyan Muammar Gaddafi agreed "by the African Union road map" for a ceasefire with rebels.Mr. Zuma and other African leaders went to Tripoli to meet Mr. Qadhafi Sunday and will be in the stronghold of the rebels of Benghazi Monday to meet with the leaders of the opposition.Roadmap of the African Union calls for an immediate ceasefire, opening of channels for humanitarian aid and talks between the rebels and the government.Mr Kadhafi has ignored the cease-fire, he announced after international air strikes were authorized last month and he dismissed rebel claims that it step down.Mr. said Zuma despite the ditch, "we must give the cease-fire a chance."

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