Libyan Rebel Says Qaddafi Must Face Trial

ROME -- A Libyan rebel spokesman says Muammar Qaddafi should be tried by an international criminal court.

Ali al-Issawi's comment came as a consensus appears to be emerging that the Libyan leader should be allowed to remain in his homeland if he relinquishes power.

Al-Issawi told reporters in Rome on Friday that the first step is for Qaddafi to step down. He said that Qaddafi's crimes "cannot be forgiven" and that they "touched the whole world," making an international criminal court the appropriate venue.

The rebels spokesman was in Italy for meetings with top government officials.