LIBYA-GERMANY-U.S.

LIBYAN Conflict, 2011-; SOCIAL conflict; GERMAN foreign relations, 1990-; LIBYAN politics & government, 1969-2011; QADDAFI, Muammar, 1942-2011; INTERNATIONAL relations

GERMANY; LIBYA; UNITED Arab Emirates

The article reports on the supports given to the Libyan people in the Libyan conflict in 2011 by foreign countries. It states that Germany recognizes the Transitional National Council (TNC) of Libya as sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people, following the recognition by the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Meanwhile, the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls all African countries to add pressure on Libyan President Moammar Gaddafi to secure ceasefire and urge him to step down.