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Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has warned Libyan rebels in their stronghold of Benghazi that his forces are coming tonight and there would be no mercy for those who fight them.But the head of the rebel council based in the country's second city,said the opposition would stand firm and would not be deterred by the dictators threats.In a radio address,the Libyan leader told resdents Benghazi that unarmed people have nothing to fear from the army,but every home will be searched.Col Gaddafi promised to pardon rebels there who surrender saying his forces would ot pursue those who drop their weapons and flee when government troops reach the city.