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The National Transitional Council in Benghazi

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06/21/2011
Arabic

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The National Transitional Council, also known as the Interim National Council or the Libyan National Council, is a body formed by anti-Gaddafi rebels during the Libyan Civil War. Its formation was announced in the city of Benghazi on 27 February 2011 and its intended purpose is to act as the "political face of the revolution". On 5 March 2011, the council issued a statement in which it declared itself to be the "sole representative of all Libya". An interim government was formed by the council on 23 March 2011. ------------------------------------------------------------ Shotlist: 1- Meeting of the Libyan National Council. 2- Resigned minister of Justice Mostapha Abed Al-Jalil heading the meeting. 3- Shots for former interior minister 4- Soundbite: Mustafa Abdul Jalil "“We will take some measures and it could include some changes”. AJA reporter: “Should we expect a change in military leadership?” Abdel Jalil: “May be”. Date of event: 31 March 2011