Libya has asked UN chief Ban Ki-moon to send observers to monitor a ceasefire it said it declared in response to demands from the Security Council, Foreign Minister Mussa Kussa said today.

"We announced a ceasefire, which is proof that Libya has responded positively to the decisions of the United Nations," Kussa told a news conference.

"And to prove our credibility, we have asked the secretary general of the United Nations to send international observers."

On Thursday, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding a ceasefire in the month-long battle between government forces and rebels.

"We also underlined our commitment to respect UN (Security Council) Resolution 1973 in messages to the secretary general and to the members of the Security Council.

"Thus, Libya has fulfilled all of its obligations to the international community."

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