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Arab League turns over Libyas seat to rebels
TRIPOLI: In another morale booster for anti-Qaddafi forces, the Arab League has restored Libyas membership in the bloc, turning over the countrys seat to the rebels political leadership. The 22-member League had suspended Libyas membership in February to protest Muammar Qaddafis crackdown on protesters.At a Friday League session, the blocs chief, Nabil Elaraby, called on Arab countries to release Libyan assets in Arab banks to support the rebels National Transitional Council. Mahmoud Jibril, who led the Libyan delegation, praised the Arab League position against Qaddafi and urged the Arabs to help rebuild and stabilize his country. Outside the Arab League building in Cairo, a man replaced Qaddafis green flag with the rebels flag beside the other members flags. Posted by: Steve White 2011-08-28 |
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