Page "Foreign relations of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi" Paragraph 58

On 10 March 2011, France became the first country to not just break off relations with the jamahiriya, but transfer diplomatic recognition to the rebel National Transitional Council established in Benghazi, declaring it to be " the sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people ".

As of 20 September 2011, a total of 98 countries have taken this step.