Qatar has become the first Arab country to recognize the leadership of the Libyan Rebels

[Godhumor]

From UPI's write-up at: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2011/03/28/Qatar-recognizes-Libyan-opposition/UPI-15261301335335/
Titled: Qatar Recognizes Libyan Opposition

The Libyan Transitional National Council is the legitimate representative of the Libyan people, the Foreign Ministry in Qatar announced Monday.

A source in the Qatari Foreign Ministry told the state-run Qatar News Agency that the recognition of the transitional council stems from its acceptance by the Libyan people.

Al-Jazeera adds that though Qatar is the first Arab state to recognize the Libyan opposition, Qatar's move came with the blessing of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Every hour brings us one step closer to getting rid of Gaddafi. Good riddance.

[The_Casual_Observer]

1. Was it just a rumor that recognition comes in the form of oil contracts?

[ClarkUSA]

3. Link? Qatar was brought in as a French ally and was reluctant to join under NATO at first.

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[Godhumor]

7. Not oil contracts per se--they're going to market opposition oil if they pump before the end of the

Conflict. It is not the approved arrangement after Libya is reunited.

[Godhumor]

4. Financial Times is reporting that Qatar has offered to sell rebel oil on the market

If they start pumping. However, the recognition does not appear to be a tit-for-tat arrangement and is more about helping the rebels finance the struggle.

Link: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/936c8ff2-5965-11e0-bc39-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=rss#axzz1HxV81BFB

Behind a paywall, just google Libya Qatar news and click on the FT link to see the full article.

[ClarkUSA]

2. This is very important news. The Arab world is sure to note its symbolism.

Thanks for bringing it here at this late hour -- at least for us East Coast DUers.

[Godhumor]

5. Yup, blessing of the Gulf Cooperation Council signals a severe lack of confidence in the dicator

He'll be out of power soon.

[ClarkUSA]

8. Well-said. Qatar taking the lead to legitimize the rebel gov't is certainly unexpected yet welcome.

I really like what's happening now. What a world of difference from the way BushCo conducted the Iraq war!

[Godhumor]

9. Agree completely. Knock on wood that it continues this smoothly right to the end

Still afraid Gaddafi pulls a nutter before being removed from power.

[ClarkUSA]

10. *knocking*

<< Still afraid Gaddafi pulls a nutter before being removed from power. >>

I know how you feel. I also have no doubt all the coalition leaders feel the same way but have taken reasonable precautions (spysats, informant info) to anticipate Gaddafi's moves.