French military holds backs Gaddafi forces

French President Nicolas Sarkozy says French military jets are preventing forces loyal to Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi from attacking the rebel-held city of Benghazi.



It is believed to be the first act of intervention since the UN voted on Thursday for a no-fly zone over Libya.



Western and Arab leaders have been meeting in Paris to agree on a course of action to confront Colonel Gaddafi.



Sarkozy said his air force will oppose any aggression.



A BBC correspondent reported earlier that he witnessed Pro-Gaddafi forces launching an assault on the Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi.

However, the Libyan government has denied it is attacking.