UN recognises Libyan interim government

THE UN Security Council has unanimously approved a new UN mission in Libya and the unfreezing of assets of two major oil companies.

It came as the General Assemnly approved a Libyan request to accredit envoys of the country’s interim government as Tripoli’s sole representatives at the world body, effectively recognising the National Transitional Council (NTC).

Officials said Libyan UN ambassador Abdurrahman Shalgham is expected to keep the post He defected to the rebels during the uprising, and his example saw many more top diplomats turn their backs on Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.