Posted on 12/22/2004 10:52:37 PM PST by Straight Vermonter
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia announced yesterday it was withdrawing its ambassador to Libya and ordered out Libya's envoy in response to reports that Tripoli plotted to assassinate the Saudi crown prince.
The alleged plot against Crown Prince Abdullah was first outlined by U.S. investigators in their case against a prominent American Muslim activist sentenced earlier this year to the maximum 23 years in prison for illegal business dealings with Libya.
Libya expressed "astonishment" at the Saudi decision and asked the Arab League to investigate the matter.
"Nothing has happened between the two countries that warranted the withdrawal of the (Saudi) ambassador," the Libyan Foreign Ministry said.
In Washington, the State Department said yesterday it is not yet satisfied with Libya's explanation for its role in the purported assassination attempt.
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