U.S. official: Gadhafi's momentum stopped

By the CNN Wire Staff, edition.cnn.com

Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's momentum has stopped and rebels have been able to hold onto areas that government forces had been poised to capture just a few days ago, a U.S. official said Monday.
The regime's efforts appeared to have "stalled" as Gadhafi has declared a cease-fire, the official said.
The coalition is watching carefully to see if Gadhafi's assertion "is a pledge or just words," the official said.
An opposition spokesman said he already knew the answer, at least as it pertains to Misrata, a key city about two hours east of Tripoli. "There is no cease-fire in Misrata," said Mohamed, who would not divulge his last name out of concern for his safety. "The destruction is unimaginable." Read Full Story

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