[1]Libyan rebels have transferred their political leadership to the capital Tripoli from their base in Benghazi, a senior official of the National Transitional Council announced on Friday.
"I declare the beginning and assumption of the executive committee's work in Tripoli," committee vice-chairman Ali Tahuni told a press conference. "Long live democratic and constitutional Libya and glory to our martyrs."
Tahuni said he made his declaration "in the name of God, our revolutionaries and martyrs" and in line with the directions of the NTC and the executive committee.
He said NTC head Mustafa Abdel Jalil would arrive in Tripoli as soon as the security situation permitted.
Tahuni, minister of oil and economics in the provisional administration, also named the holders of key cabinet posts including interior minister, information minister and infrastructure minister, as well as the head of security for Tripoli.
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