Gadhafi approves plan to stop fighting, allow peacekeepers

Libya opposition retakes eastern citySTORY HIGHLIGHTSGadhafi OKs deal for cease-fire, political transition and international peacekeepersA memo, issued by Libya's government and the African Union, spells out the dealAfrican Union mediators are now heading to Benghazi to talk with opposition leadersFighting continued elsewhere Sunday, with rebels recapturing Ajdabiya Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has agreed in principle to stop all hostilities in his North African nation and let in outside forces to help keep the peace, his government and African Union mediators said Monday in a joint statement.

Ramtane Lamara, the African group's commissioner for peace and security, read off the agreement early Monday, flanked by Libyan government spokesman Musa Ibrahim.

The African Union team plans to travel to Benghazi to meet with leaders of the movement dedicated to ousting Gadhafi, who has ruled Libya for 42 years.

Gadhafi's government previously has announced unilateral cease-fires -- only to continue to attack the opposition. Those fighting to oust Libya's longtime ruler have voiced opposition to proposals, saying their main goal is to assure the departure of the longtime leader.

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