Libya lists ‘proposals’ for ceasefire, Spain says

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A Libyan rebel stands guard as Muslims perform a mass Friday noon prayer in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi on May 20.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • A list of proposals was sent to several European countries
  • NATO is enforcing a no-fly zone in Libya

Madrid (CNN) — The office of Libya’s prime minister sent a message to the Spanish government listing “a series of proposals that could lead to a ceasefire,” a spokesman for Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Thursday.

The message, from the office of Prime Minister Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi, was also sent to other European capitals, the spokesman said, adding that he could not name which capitals.

Spain has contributed military assets, including troops, to the NATO-led mission to enforce a no-fly zone and protect civilians in Libya.

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