Germany calls for UN Security Council meeting on Libya

Germany on called for a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the escalating conflict in Libya after the 15-member body failed to agree on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire.

The UN Security Council, which Germany heads this month as part of a dual presidency with France, is expected to conduct a closed-door session on Thursday to discuss how to act as the conflict in Tripoli continues.

The resolution, drafted by the United Kingdom, a permanent council member, called on all sides in the Libya conflict “immediately to recommit” to UN peace efforts. It also urges all council member states “to use their influence over the parties” to ensure the that the resolution is implemented.

Equatorial Guinea objected to the draft resolution on behalf of the three African nations on the council, according to German news agency DPA.

During negotiations of the draft, Russia had been keen not to characterize the LNA as the the force attacking Tripoli, diplomats told DPA. Russia, as well as France, has more or less converted to support Khalifa Haftar, who has the backing of Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Via DW