Russia recognises Libya's rebel government
The Russian Federation recognises Libya's National Transitional Council as the ruling authority, it said. By (AFP)
MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Thursday officially recognised Libya's rebels as the governing authority in the country, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"The Russian Federation recognises Libya's National Transitional Council as the ruling authority and notes its reform programme that includes the development of a new constitution, holding general elections and forming the government," it said.
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