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18 March 2011

Libya declares ceasefire

Foreign minister says an immediate ceasefire will be imposed after UN backs no-fly zone.

By Samira Shackle

The Libyan foreign minister, Mousa Kousa, has told reporters that Libya will impose “an immediate ceasefire and stoppage of all military operations” against rebel forces.

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