EU Extends Sanctions on Libya for Six Months

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The European Union has extended the sanctions against Libya targeting three persons for six months.

This was done on Friday, March 31, 2017. The council explained that it remains committed to an inclusive political settlement under the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement supported by the United Nations

Newly prolonged imposed restrictive measures against Libya on three persons are Agila Saleh, President of the Libyan Council of Deputies in the House of Representatives; Khalifa Ghweil, Prime Minister and Defence Minister of the internationally unrecognised General National Congress; and Nuri Abu Sahmain, President of the internationally unrecognised General National Congress.

These persons, according to the EU, are viewed as obstructing the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) of December 17, 2015 and the formation of a Government of National Accord in Libya.

“The Council remains concerned about the situation in Libya, and in particular about acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of the country, and that impede or undermine the successful completion of Libya’s political transition.

“The EU remains committed to an inclusive political settlement under the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement supported by the United Nations,” a statement from Brussels said.