Page "History of Libya" Paragraph 81

On 10 March, France became the first nation to recognise the National Transitional Council of the anti-government rebels as the sole representative of Libya.

An Élysée source also announced that France plans to send an ambassador to Benghazi.

Nations who recognize the Council as the government of Libya may not have to go through the process of obtaining UN security council's approval to establish a " No-fly zone " if the Council requests one, as this could count as a " friendly request ".