An anti-Gadhafi official predicts `` drastic '' changes soon in Sirte and Bani Walid . The Libyan government has announced that it will be launching a new offensive against the rebels on Monday as part of its efforts to crush an uprising which began with peaceful protests last week. `` They encircled us from the eastern front , '' Beniran said . `` Fierce fighting '' is ongoing in the southwestern city of Sabha , he adds . A `` final call '' is issued for pro-Gadhafi forces to switch or face `` treason '' charges .
An anti-Gadhafi official predicts `` drastic '' changes soon in Sirte and Bani Walid . The Libyan government has announced that it will be launching a new offensive against the rebels on Monday as part of its efforts to crush an uprising which began with peaceful protests last week. `` Fierce fighting '' is ongoing in the southwestern city of Sabha , he adds . A `` final call '' is issued for pro-Gadhafi forces to switch or face `` treason '' charges .