Libya: UN Security Council calls for 'lasting ceasefire'

British-drafted resolution approved by 14 votes out of 15, with Russia abstaining

Last updated: February 13, 2020 | 01:52

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Damage is seen after a shell fell on a residential area in Hadba Al Badri district, in Tripoli, Libya January 28, 2020.

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The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling for a “lasting ceasefire” in war-torn Libya, where a fragile truce has been in place since January.

The text, drafted by Britain, was approved by 14 votes out of 15, with Russia abstaining.

It was subject to weeks of discussions, reflecting deep international divisions over Libya despite world leaders recently agreeing to end all foreign interference in the country and to uphold a weapons embargo.