Libya: France urges 'exceptional support' as UN votes to sanction militias
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[quote]French President Francois Hollande today called on the United Nations to organise "exceptional" support for Libyan authorities to restore order there because there was a risk the country could fall into chaos.
"My main concern today is Libya," Hollande told an annual address to French diplomats. "If we do not do anything internationally, terrorism will spread across the entire region.
His comments come a day after the UN Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya.
"It is vital that the legitimate parliament, elected by the people last June, forms an inclusive government capable of relaunching the national reconciliation process and to disarm militias. Otherwise it will be chaos."
The UN Security Council, meanwhile, moved to impose sanctions on militias and their political supporters who are fuelling Libya's escalating war.
In a resolution adopted unanimously, the 15-member council called for an immediate ceasefire, tightened an arms embargo and asked experts to draw up a list of names of Libyans targeted for sanctions.
Libya has been sliding deeper into chaos over the past weeks, with factions now backing rival prime ministers and assemblies.[/quote]
Poor Libyans. They beat back a dictator only to plunge themselves into civil war. Out of the frying pan into the fire i suppose.
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