Gaddafi’s call on supporters to continue the fight came as representatives of the Libyan rebels met with world leaders in Paris. Attendees agreed to unfreeze Libyan assets for the rebels’ use and to continue NATO strikes until Gaddafi’s departure. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said international forces will continue to back the rebels.

Anders Fogh Rasmussen: “The war is not over yet. There’s still some fighting. And this is the reason why I have stressed tonight that NATO stands ready to continue our operation as long as necessary. On the other hand, we will not stay one day longer than necessary. We want to terminate our operation when the situation allows. But there’s still some fighting, and we feel obliged to fully implement the U.N. mandate to protect civilians.”