The Cuban government says, it does not recognize Libya's opposition National Transitional Council (NTC), and recalled its diplomats. The Cuban foreign ministry said Cuba will only give recognition to a government without foreign intervention, by the free, sovereign and sole will of the brotherly Libyan people. In a statement, the Ministry said Cuba has withdrawn its ambassador and first secretary in Tripoli, adding Cuban diplomats have witnessed the bombing of NATO against civilian targets and the killing of innocent civilians. Cuba also accused NATO of killing thousands of people with the vulgar excuse of civilian protection, and of ignoring the constructive initiatives of the African Union and other countries.