[Tolo News] Libyan Leader Col Muammar Qadaffy has been weakened enough to eventually make him step down, US President Barack B.O.Obama has said in a recent interview.
The rebels were trying to march on President Qadaffy's hometown of Sirte, but their advance was halted. It was believed that if Qadaffy lost control of his hometown, it would be difficult for him to cling to power.
But recent reports showed that the rebels' advance has been halted by Pro-Qadaffy forces.
Libyan government forces have newly pushed rebels back from Bin Jawad. The rebels have also been pushed out of Las Ranuf after retreating there.
The coalition air strikes are believed to have played a major role assisting the rebels to advance rapidly and take control of many key towns and oil installations.
President B.O. had earlier come under pressure from US politicians who accused of not being able to define the US mission in Libya.
In a televised address to the American people, President B.O. said that the coalition has been able to save many civilian lives and they will now work together to hasten the day when President Qadaffy steps down.
President B.O. says the US mission in Libya is clear and justified.
He also said it would be a mistake to take more military action to force a change of regime.
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as rebels have been pushed back from Bin Jawad, President B.O. has said he will not rule out arming the rebels seeking to overthrow Qadaffy.
But he has said the US will cooperate with the Libyan rebels in the form of humanitarian aid, medical supplies and communications equipment.