Eastern Libya declares "semi-autonomy"

Tribal leaders in eastern Libya have declared this oil-rich region of the north African country "semi-autonomous", the BBC reports.

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Tribal leaders in eastern Libya have declared this oil-rich region of the north African country "semi-autonomous", the BBC reports. The decision was made ​​during a meeting in Benghazi, which was attended by at least 2,000 people. Eastern Libya declares "semi-autonomy" Proponents of this idea say that the region was neglected for decades and now the local people should decide on issues concerning their lives. The National Transitional Council, headquartered in Tripoli, opposes a federal arrangement of the country, fearing that this could lead to its disintegration. It is not clear what degree of autonomy the leaders of the eastern region are seeking, said a BBC reporter who followed the meeting in Benghazi. However, one thing is certain - this issue will be the subject of numerous debates in the future. (Beta, file) B92

Eastern Libya declares "semi-autonomy"

Proponents of this idea say that the region was neglected for decades and now the local people should decide on issues concerning their lives.

The National Transitional Council, headquartered in Tripoli, opposes a federal arrangement of the country, fearing that this could lead to its disintegration.

It is not clear what degree of autonomy the leaders of the eastern region are seeking, said a BBC reporter who followed the meeting in Benghazi.

However, one thing is certain - this issue will be the subject of numerous debates in the future.

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