Saturday, 5. March 2011
Topic: War and Peace News - on March 5, 2011 at 11:31:00 PM CET
Libyan rebel Council expects intl recognition soon
The interim National Council composed of Libyan rebels against the 41-year rule of Muammar Gaddafi expects to be formally recognised soon by some countries, its head told al Jazeera channel.
"There are official contacts with European and Arab (countries). Upon the release (later) today of a statement, some countries will announce their recognition," ex-Justice Minister Mustafa Abdel Jalil, who heads the council, told the channel.
af.reuters.com A translation of the declaration of a temporary council in Libya.
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