UN Security Council renews authorisation for inspections to enforce Libya arms embargo

The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the authorisation for UN member states, acting either nationally or through regional organisations, to inspect ships suspected of violating the arms embargo on Libya.

The resolution approved on Tuesday renews the permission for six months and applies to vessels located on the high seas off Libya’s coast.

The text was adopted with 13 votes in favour. Russia and China abstained.

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