RACHAEL BROWN: But in an embarrassment to British authorities, Libyan state television has broadcast what it claims is a phone recording of Britain's ambassador to Libya, Richard Northern, and a member of the National Transitional Council, a group trying to organise opposition.
RICHARD NORTHERN: We have been planning to send some officials to stay in Benghazi to liaise with you, with the national council, but also to keep an eye on the humanitarian situation and see whether there is any medicines or food or things that we can provide for the future to help the people.