UN Security Council Unanimously Supports Libya's New Unity Government

The United Nations Security Council endorses a UN-brokered deal supporting the formation of a unity government in Libya last week. [Photo: Xinhua]

Reuters: U.N. council backs Libya peace deal, no Western air strikes sought

The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday endorsed a U.N.-brokered agreement among Libya's warring factions to form a national unity government, a deal Western powers hope will bring stability and help to combat a growing Islamic State presence.

Libya's U.N. ambassador, Ibrahim Dabbashi, said Libyan authorities have no plans to request Western air strikes against Islamic State militants anytime soon, if at all. He dismissed media reports citing him as saying the resolution would lead to a swift Libyan appeal for Western military intervention.

The unanimously adopted resolution, drafted by Britain, made clear that Libya's future unity government should be the sole representative for the North African country, where competing governments have long vied for power.

WNU Editor: This Libyan unity government has indicated that they do not need Western air-strikes for now .... Libya's U.N. envoy says no plan to ask for Western airstrikes soon (Reuters) .... more here .... Libya: No Immediate Call for Foreign Airstrikes Against IS (AP). But plans for Western air-strikes are being discussed .... France In Talks With Allies To Form Military Action Plan For Libya In 2016: Report (IBTimes).

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