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The '''Embassy of Libya''' in [[London]] is the [[diplomatic mission]] of [[Libya]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
The '''Embassy of Libya''' in [[London]] is the [[diplomatic mission]] of [[Libya]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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The embassy was formerly located in the [[St. James's, London|St. James's]] district and was frequently targeted by protesters opposed to the rule of [[Muammar Gaddafi]]. One of these protests, in 1984, led to shooting of |
The embassy was formerly located in the [[St. James's, London|St. James's]] district and was frequently targeted by protesters opposed to the rule of [[Muammar Gaddafi]]. One of these protests, in 1984, led to shooting of the British police officer [[Yvonne Fletcher]] and the subsequent siege of the embassy by armed police.<ref>{{cite news | url= http://world.time.com/2011/08/24/the-bloody-history-of-londons-infamous-libyan-embassy/ | title= The Bloody History of London's Infamous Libyan Embassy | date=24 August 2011}}</ref> Diplomatic relations with Libya were broken off and were not resumed until 1999, whereupon the embassy was moved to its current location in [[Knightsbridge]]. |
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The embassy was again the focus of attention in 2011 during the [[Libyan Civil War]]. There were several protests against the Gaddafi government's crackdown on protesters in [[Benghazi]] in the early part of the year<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12519676 | title= Gaddafi protests outside Libyan embassy in London | date=20 February 2011}}</ref>, culminating in the occupation of the roof of the embassy and the swapping of the flag of the Gadaffi government with that of the [[National Transitional Council]] (now the current Libyan flag).<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/16/protesters-occupy-libyan-embassy-roof | title= Protesters occupy Libyan embassy roof in London | date=16 March 2011}}</ref> In July of that year the British government expelled the existing embassy staff and formally recognised the NTC as the sole legimate authority in Libya.<ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-welcomes-re-opening-of-libyan-embassy | title= Foreign Secretary welcomes re-opening of Libyan Embassy | date=9 August 2011}}</ref> |
The embassy was again the focus of attention in 2011 during the [[Libyan Civil War]]. There were several protests against the Gaddafi government's crackdown on protesters in [[Benghazi]] in the early part of the year<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12519676 | title= Gaddafi protests outside Libyan embassy in London | date=20 February 2011}}</ref>, culminating in the occupation of the roof of the embassy and the swapping of the flag of the Gadaffi government with that of the [[National Transitional Council]] (now the current Libyan flag).<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/16/protesters-occupy-libyan-embassy-roof | title= Protesters occupy Libyan embassy roof in London | date=16 March 2011}}</ref> In July of that year the British government expelled the existing embassy staff and formally recognised the NTC as the sole legimate authority in Libya.<ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-welcomes-re-opening-of-libyan-embassy | title= Foreign Secretary welcomes re-opening of Libyan Embassy | date=9 August 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:21, 30 November 2013
| Embassy of Libya in London | |
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| Location | Knightsbridge, London |
| Address | 15 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LY |
| Ambassador | Mahmud Mohammed Nacua |
The Embassy of Libya in London is the diplomatic mission of Libya in the United Kingdom.
The embassy was formerly located in the St. James's district and was frequently targeted by protesters opposed to the rule of Muammar Gaddafi. One of these protests, in 1984, led to shooting of the British police officer Yvonne Fletcher and the subsequent siege of the embassy by armed police.[1] Diplomatic relations with Libya were broken off and were not resumed until 1999, whereupon the embassy was moved to its current location in Knightsbridge.
The embassy was again the focus of attention in 2011 during the Libyan Civil War. There were several protests against the Gaddafi government's crackdown on protesters in Benghazi in the early part of the year[2], culminating in the occupation of the roof of the embassy and the swapping of the flag of the Gadaffi government with that of the National Transitional Council (now the current Libyan flag).[3] In July of that year the British government expelled the existing embassy staff and formally recognised the NTC as the sole legimate authority in Libya.[4]
Gallery
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Plaque outside the embassy -
The embassy prior to the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi
References
- ^ "The Bloody History of London's Infamous Libyan Embassy". 24 August 2011.
- ^ "Gaddafi protests outside Libyan embassy in London". 20 February 2011.
- ^ "Protesters occupy Libyan embassy roof in London". 16 March 2011.
- ^ "Foreign Secretary welcomes re-opening of Libyan Embassy". 9 August 2011.
