US President Barack Obama and world leaders welcomed Libya's new interim leaders at the UN, promising continued NATO support while civilians are threatened. The new Libyan flag was raised at the UN headquarters. Mustafa Abdel Jalil, Libya's interim leader, thanked the UN for sanctions against Gaddafi and highlighted the revolution's toll. Obama emphasized the need for a democratic transition in Libya. The African Union recognized the NTC as Libya's de facto government.
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