Abdurrahman Mohamed Shalgham - Defected Libyan Ambassador to the UN

It seems Colonel Gaddafi is exploring a diplomatic solution to the Libyan conflict.

Some countries believe he should be given an exit strategy and are urging the rebels to negotiate.

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Abdurrahman Mohamed Shalgham - one of Gaddafi's oldest friends and political allies, who publicly and emotionally denounced him and joined the rebellion.

Should Gaddafi's opponents be ready to compromise to stop the killing?