Libya official dismisses call for ceasefire offer

But Musa Ibrahim, a Libyan government spokesman, told reporters that the rebels are not “really serious” about the offer of a cease fire, which he said was tied to “silly conditions”.

Among Jalil’s conditions were the removal of snipers, mercenaries and militias from western cities, an end to the sieges laid on cities and freedom of expression for the Libyans.

Jalil also said the opposition’s goal remains the regime change in Libya.

Ibrahim said “they are asking us to withdraw from out own cities and open our cities to people, who are holding up arms, who are tribal, violent, no unified leadership, al Qaeda links and no one knows who they are. If this is mad, then I don’t know what it is.”

Ibrahim added: “We will not leave our cities. We will not stop protecting our civilians.” He also said the Libyan government is ready for peace.

Meanwhile, according to media sources, a senior aide of Gaddafi’s son travelled to London for talks with British officials.

Mohammed Ismail, an aide to Saif al Islam, visited London in recent days. UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s spokesman confirmed the contact but insisisted “there are no deals”.