(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Libyan revolutionary forces on Friday captured Brega, some 800 kilometers (500 miles) east of Tripoli.
The news comes as representatives of countries involved in the NATO-led war in Libya have decided to recognize the Libyan opposition as the legitimate authority of the country and end the rule of embattled Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
However, embattled Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi dismissed the decision of several countries to recognize the Transitional National Council (TNC) as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people.
In an audio message broadcast Friday night on state-run Libyan TV, Gaddafi addressed his supporters, telling them to “trample this silly recognition under your feet”.
Libya has been the scene of intense fighting between government troops and revolutionary forces since mid-February. The deadly conflict has left thousands of people dead and wounded.
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