Libya's acting PM calls for unity
The acting prime minister for Libya’s new rulers has appealed for national unity to rebuild the country while calling Moammar Gaddafi a figure of the past.
Mahmoud Jibril said the battle for Libya is not over, with pockets still controlled by Gaddafi loyalists.
Only after the whole country is “liberated”, he said, can a new government be formed.
Today’s appearance was Mr Jibril’s first in the capital Tripoli since rebel forces stormed the city last month, effectively ending Gaddafi’s rule and sending him into hiding.
Earlier, Gaddafi called on his followers in an audio message to keep fighting, saying he is still in Libya.
Mr Jibril refused to discuss Gaddafi’s whereabouts or send a message to the former ruler.
He said he would not “talk about things of the past”, referring to Gaddafi.
