Libya NTC head Abdul Jalil wants help battling Gaddafi

[nadinbrzezinski]

The head of Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) has appealed for weapons as NTC forces fight to capture parts of the country still loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.

Mustafa Abdul Jalil told the BBC that the ousted leader was in southern Libya and planning revenge attacks.

A written message attributed to Col Gaddafi appealed to the UN to stop "crimes" against his birthplace Sirte.

Meanwhile, senior officials from Nato countries are due to visit Tripoli.

"We say to the leaders coming tomorrow (Thursday) that they will be safe," Mr Abdul Jalil said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14923551