Libya: Tripoli Asks Niger to Rethink Asylum for Kadhafi Son

Libya's new leaders on Monday urged Niger to reconsider its "hostile" decision to grant asylum to Moamer Kadhafi's son Saadi during the uprising which overthrew the longtime leader.

"Niger should not become an asylum for criminals. We ask Niger to review this unjustified decision," said Abdel Hafidh Ghoga, vice chairman of the National Transitional Council and spokesman for the new authorities.

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