In Tripoli, there are some pro-government demonstrations, but many with anti-Gadhafi sentiments who are afraid to leave their residences.
The opposition is currently waging open warfare against the loyalist security forces for the control of cities across the country. One of the most fiercely contested is al-Brega, an important oil and natural gas refining city, controlling the flow of natural gas into the eastern part of Libya. The city is also an important source of natural gas for Italy. While on his way to al-Brega, CNN's Ben Wedeman observed military aircraft bombing the opposition forces, one bomb landing less than 100 feet (30.48 meters) away.
Negotiations are underway between the government of Libya and the opposition, but it is difficult because there are numerous factions within the opposition, each with its own agenda. There is a council being formed to create a new government. The Libyan ambassador the UN is asking that this council be recognized as the legitimate government of Libya. The former Minister of Justice and other government officials have defected to help establish this council.
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