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Qatar Recognizes Libya's Rebel Council

Qatar on Monday recognized Libya's rebel council as the "sole legitimate representative" of the Libyan people, becoming the second state to do so after France, QNA state news agency said.

The Provisional Transitional National Council "represents Libya and its people, grouping representatives of all the country's regions with the acceptance of Libya's people," a foreign ministry official said, quoted by QNA.

Source: Agence France Presse


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