Libyan rebels negotiating with oil buyers

The rebels in Libya control many of the country's oil ports and - according to the rebels themselves - they talking to several companies about selling the oil.

BY KATRINE GRØNVALD RAUN

The Libyan rebels are in contact with several foreign companies and oil traders, with the purpose of selling the country's oil. At least according to the rebels themselves, who control the country's oil ports, reports the Financial Times.

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