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U.S. Joins 31 Other Nations to Recognize Libyan Rebel Council as Legitimate Government

HeadlineJul 18, 2011

In news on Libya, the United States and 31 other nations have formally recognized the rebel-led Transitional National Council as the legitimate governing authority of Libya. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the recognition should open the rebels to various forms of funding. About $34 billion in frozen Libyan government assets are being held in the United States.

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