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After Britain, US considers Libya rebel embassy
WASHINGTON — The United States said Wednesday it was reviewing a request by Libya's rebels to open an embassy in Washington, following Britain which expelled diplomats from Moamer Kadhafi's regime.
State Department spokesman Mark Toner said the rebel National Transitional Council on Tuesday submitted a formal request to open what the United States would consider Libya's embassy to the United States.
Toner indicated that the United States was sympathetic to the request -- major powers recognized the rebels as Libya's legitimate representatives this month -- but needed to sort out practicalities such as accreditation.
"They did send an official request regarding the reopening of their embassy and we're reviewing that request. And we'll work through these issues," Toner told reporters.
