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| U.N. threatens sanctions over Libya |
| 2015-10-18 |
| [ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] The U.N. Security Council on Saturday threatened to impose sanctions on those who block a peace deal for Libya that has run into hurdles over the formation of a unity government. U.N. envoy Bernardino Leon has put forward proposals for the power-sharing government, but both Libya's internationally recognized parliament and the Islamist-backed assembly have balked at the appointments. Libya has had two administrations since August 2014, when a militia alliance that includes Islamists overran the capital, forcing the internationally recognized government to take refuge in the east of the country. Security Council members said the "Libya sanctions committee is prepared to designate those who threaten Libya's peace, stability and security or undermine the successful completion of its political transition," according to a statement. The council "urged all Libyan parties to endorse and sign" the political deal and "work swiftly towards the formation of a government of national accord." |
| Posted by:Fred |