Libya: Explanation of Vote On a UN Security Council Resolution On Libya

Libya: Explanation of Vote On a UN Security Council Resolution On Libya

[U.S. Mission to the UN] Deputy Political Counselor

The UN Security Council on Thursday approved a resolution to extend the arms embargo on Libya for a six-month period, with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions by Russia and China. The resolution was proposed by France and Greece.

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