The Libyan Conflict Endgame

Saif al-Islam, the son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, gestures as he talks to reporters in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Saif told journalists that Libya, which has been largely overrun in the past 24 hours by rebel forces seeking to topple his father, was in fact in government hands and that Muammar Gaddafi was safe. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

Supporters of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi gather outside the Bab al-Aziziyah compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

A Libyan rebel fighter fires from the back of his vehicle towards Bab al Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

A boy plays on top of a tank belonging to forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, which was captured by rebel fighters, in the city centre of Zawiyah, 50 km (31 miles) east of Tripoli August 23, 2011. Libyan rebel forces have breached the first gate of Gaddafi's fortified Bab al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli, Arab news channel Al Arabiya reported on Tuesday. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

Libyan rebel fighters celebrate after their entering the Bab al Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

A Libyan rebel fighter enter Bab al aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Libyan rebel fighter jumps from a tank outside the Bab al Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Two members of the media sit in a corridor at the Rixos hotel in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

Employees of the Libyan Embassy burn portraits of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi at the embassy's garden in Buenos Aires August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

Libyan children wave Kingdom of Libya flags to celebrate the rebels' entry into Bab al-Aziziya in Tripoli, in the streets of Benghazi August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori

Members of the media gather in a corridor at the Rixos hotel in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

Libyan rebels atop a vehicle celebrate at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

Libyans celebrate the rebels' entry into Bab al-Aziziya in Tripoli, in the streets of Benghazi August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori

Libyan rebels atop a vehicle are seen at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

A Libyan child celebrates the rebels' entry into Bab al-Aziziya in Tripoli, in the streets of Benghazi August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori

A Libyan rebel assists an injured fellow rebel at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

Libyan rebels fight at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

A Libyan rebel talks on his walkie-talkie near the tent of Muammar Gaddafi at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

Libyan rebels ride a vehicle at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

Libyan rebels fight at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

A Libyan rebel holds a Kingdom of Libya flag at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

A Libyan rebel poses with a hat belonging to Muammar Gaddafi at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Joyful Libyan rebels overran Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion on Tuesday, seizing weapons and loot and destroying symbols of a 42-year dictatorship they declared was now over as they set about hunting down the fallen ruler and his sons. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

An employee of the Libyan Embassy steps on a portrait of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi at the garden of the embassy in Buenos Aires, August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

A Libyan rebel fighter is seen at green square, renamed Martyr's square by rebels in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (LIBYA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Libyans celebrate in Green Square, renamed Martyrs Square by rebels, in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Libyan rebels sacked Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion, seizing weapons and smashing symbols of a 42-year dictatorship whose demise will transform modern Libya and send a warning to other Arab autocrats under popular pressure, especially in Syria. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

A woman shows writing on her palm that says Libya free during celebrations in Green Square, renamed Martyrs Square by rebels, in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Libyan rebels sacked Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion, seizing weapons and smashing symbols of a 42-year dictatorship whose demise will transform modern Libya and send a warning to other Arab autocrats under popular pressure, especially in Syria. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

A Libyan rebel fighter (C) fires his heavy machine gun as he celebrates at Green Square, renamed Martyrs Square by rebels, in Tripoli August 23, 2011.REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Libyan rebel fighters celebrate at Green Square, renamed Martyrs Square by rebels, in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

A woman flashes a victory sign during celebrations in Green Square, renamed Martyrs Square by rebels, in Tripoli August 23, 2011. Libyan rebels sacked Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion, seizing weapons and smashing symbols of a 42-year dictatorship whose demise will transform modern Libya and send a warning to other Arab autocrats under popular pressure, especially in Syria. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Libyan rebel fighters congratulate each other as they celebrate at Green Square, renamed Martyrs Square by rebels, in Tripoli August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Libyans celebrate the fall of Bab Al-Aziziya in Tripoli, in the streets of Benghazi August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori

A Libyan (C) fires a heavy machine gun to celebrate the fall of Bab Al-Aziziya in Tripoli, in the streets of Benghazi August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori

Libyans light a flare and hold up a Kingdom of Libya flag as they celebrate the fall of Bab Al-Aziziya in Tripoli, in the streets of Benghazi August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori

Muammar Gaddafi's Bab al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli, Libya, is pictured in this satellite image taken and released on August 23, 2011. Libyan rebels sacked Gaddafi's Tripoli bastion, seizing weapons and smashing symbols of a 42-year dictatorship whose demise will transform modern Libya and send a warning to other Arab autocrats under popular pressure, especially in Syria. Mandatory credit REUTERS/DigitalGlobe/Handout

Children celebrate the fall of Tripoli, in Janzour, August 23, 2011. A beleaguered Muammar Gaddafi vowed on Wednesday to fight on to death or victory after rebels forced him to abandon his Tripoli stronghold in what appeared to be a decisive blow against the Libyan leader's 42-year rule. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

Rebel fighters are greeted on streets of Janzour, west of Tripoli, August 23, 2011. A beleaguered Muammar Gaddafi vowed on Wednesday to fight on to death or victory after rebels forced him to abandon his Tripoli stronghold in what appeared to be a decisive blow against the Libyan leader's 42-year rule. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny