Libyan opposition groups on Monday hauled down the flag of the Muammer Gaddafi regime at the embassy in the Turkish capital and flew a new flag, NTV television reported.
The new flag belongs to Libya's National Transitional Council, which was recognized in July by Turkey as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people.
Opposition groups were also shown staging a protest at the Libyan embassy in Ankara, tearing down the pictures of Gaddafi. NTV broadcasting live showed a crowd in the embassy but did not say how many people were involved.
Dissidents did not allow Libya's Ambassador to Ankara, Ziyad Adham Al-Muntaser, to speak to the media, arguing that he was pro-Gaddafi, reported NTV.
The celebrations at the embassy began after Libyan rebels entered the heart of Tripoli in a final drive to oust Gaddafi. - AFP