The head of Libya's National Transitional Council, Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, delivered his first public speech in the capital Tripoli on 12 September 2011, outlining his plans for the country. Thousands of Libyans gathered to hear his speech in the central square in the city.
He emphasized the need for a modern democratic state with an active role for women in New Libya. In his maiden public speech, Abdul-Jalil stated he would not accept any extremist ideology, on the right or the left.
Mustafa Abdul Jalil was Minister of Justice under Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi. During the 2011 Libyan civil war, Abdul Jalil was identified as the head of the National Transitional Council.
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