Topic: National Transitional Council
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Assassination of Libya's rebel military leader brings tribal divisions to forefront
The murky death of Gen. Abdul Fateh Younes, who led Libya's rebel forces, has called into question rebels' ability to transcend tribal divisions and their credibility to lead a democratic transition.
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Britain leads NATO effort to find Libya exit strategy
The British government yesterday recognized Libya's rebel government and freed up nearly $150 million in frozen assets for the rebels' use.
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Libya's rebels stage bold offensive on oil town of Brega
Taking Brega, a strategic oil port in eastern Libya, would be a key victory for the rebels, who lost the town to Qaddafi's troops months ago.
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Russian official claims Qaddafi willing to cede power in Libya
Despite the Russian media report, the Libyan government denies Qaddafi will consider stepping down and rebels say he must face justice.
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The Monitor's View: Libya after Qaddafi: We need a plan
Countries that back the NATO campaign in Libya and the Libyan rebels themselves are only starting to plan what's next, even while confidence grows that Qaddafi will be gone.
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Airstrikes pound Tripoli as NATO escalates Libya campaign
An increase in NATO strikes along with British and French commitment to deploy attack helicopters may be aimed at breaking a stalemate in the conflict.
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NATO airstrikes cap week of rising pressure on Libya
NATO destroyed eight Libyan warships Friday in a week that saw a push for ICC arrest warrants for Qaddafi and a tough speech from Obama supporting the rebellion.
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Libya rebels mark major gains against Qaddafi
Libya rebels reclaimed the Misurata airport yesterday. As they advance on the eastern oil town of Brega, Britain offered them several million dollars in aid and a London office.
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UK military deployed to Libya as EU mulls sending 1,000 humanitarian troops
The UK today announced it is sending 'experienced British military officers' to support and advise Libya's rebels. The Libyan government says it will fight any foreign troops on its soil.
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Qaddafi forces shell Ajdabiyah, pound Misratah as stalemate hardens
Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi’s loyalists shelled the key eastern city of Ajdabiyah and fired on the only western rebel stronghold of Misratah as NATO airstrikes hit the capital, Tripoli.
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The Monitor's View: Splitsville in Libya?
A military stalemate could result in de facto partition of Libya, with Muammar Qaddafi controlling the west and rebels the east. That wouldn't be good for Libya or regional stability.
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In London talks, world leaders to clarify roles in Libya
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that one of the goals of the London meeting is to begin planning for a post-Qaddafi political future in Libya.
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