A resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Libya and sanctions against those involved in the escalating violence between militias was passed at the United Security Council on Wednesday, reports the BBC.
The resolution outlined sanctions that would target individuals and groups that endanger the security of Libya and impede the political transition and a tightened arms embargo forcing approval of any sale of transfer of arms to the country.
Libya has faced increasing political turmoil as militant groups supporting rival leaders in different regions of the country have clashed.
Libya’s ambassador to the United Nations warned that the situation in Libya might unravel into a ‘full blown civil war if we’re not careful and wise in our actions.”
The Libyan government has been fighting to placate numerous militia groups that overthrew Muammar Gaddafi in the 2011 uprising.
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