<p>The Libyan funds in US banks have been frozen under UN Resolution 1970 to discourage Gaddafi from using force against protesters demanding democratic reforms in the oil-rich North African country.<br /><br />The released funds are expected to be split in three equal parts and distributed as - $500 million to international humanitarian organisation working in Libya, $500 million will cover expenses for deliveries of fuel and humanitarian cargoes and the remaining $500 million will be spent on education and health care.<br /><br />A draft resolution prepared by Washington says none of the funds could be used for purchases of weaponry, non-lethal military equipment or any other military-related assets.<br /><br />The uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule began in February. An international military operation "to protect civilians" in Libya began March 19 following a UN resolution.<br /><br />Rebel forces are controlling large swaths of the country and most of the capital, Tripoli.<br /><br />Libya's rebel National Transitional Council announced Thursday it would soon start governing the country from Tripoli.</p>
<p>The Libyan funds in US banks have been frozen under UN Resolution 1970 to discourage Gaddafi from using force against protesters demanding democratic reforms in the oil-rich North African country.<br /><br />The released funds are expected to be split in three equal parts and distributed as - $500 million to international humanitarian organisation working in Libya, $500 million will cover expenses for deliveries of fuel and humanitarian cargoes and the remaining $500 million will be spent on education and health care.<br /><br />A draft resolution prepared by Washington says none of the funds could be used for purchases of weaponry, non-lethal military equipment or any other military-related assets.<br /><br />The uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule began in February. An international military operation "to protect civilians" in Libya began March 19 following a UN resolution.<br /><br />Rebel forces are controlling large swaths of the country and most of the capital, Tripoli.<br /><br />Libya's rebel National Transitional Council announced Thursday it would soon start governing the country from Tripoli.</p>