The article discusses a conference in Paris hosted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister David Cameron, aimed at introducing Libyan rebel leaders to the international community and discussing the release of frozen Libyan assets. The meeting is part of a broader effort to establish a new relationship between Europe and North Africa, moving away from the colonial legacy. The conference, named 'Friends of Libya,' includes nations like Russia, China, and Germany, and focuses on Libya's transition to democracy after the fall of Muammar Qaddafi. The article highlights the financial stakes involved, with Libya's significant oil wealth and foreign reserves, and the challenges of avoiding a chaotic transition similar to postwar Iraq.
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