Council conclusions on Libya. EU mulls expanded naval mission in Libya

On 18 April 2016, the Council of the European union adopted its conclusions on Libya during the Foreign Affairs Council held on 18-19 April 2016.

ESO: Background information: Meeting: Foreign Affairs Council, 18-19 April 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/meeting-foreign-affairs-council-18-19-april-2016/

ESO: Background information: Press Release: Libya: EU adds 3 people to sanctions list http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-libya-eu-adds-3-people-to-sanctions-list/

EUObserver, 19.04.16: EU navies prepare to start work in Libyan waters https://euobserver.com/foreign/133115

EurActiv, 18.04.16: EU to discuss ‘concrete’ support in video-link with Libya http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/eu-to-discuss-concrete-support-in-video-link-with-libya/

Euronews, 18.04.16: EU mulls expanded naval mission in Libya http://www.euronews.com/2016/04/18/eu-mulls-expanded-naval-mission-in-libya/

The Guardian, 19.04.16: Libya offered security help by European Union http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/19/libya-offered-security-help-by-european-union-fayez-seraj

BBC News, 16.04.16: France and Germany back Libya unity cabinet http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-36065375

ESO: Background information: EU, US urge swift Libya handover http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-us-urge-swift-libya-handover/

BBC News, 19.04.16: UK pushes for leading role in Libya http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/the-reporters-36075789

Politico, 18.04.16: Libya resists EU naval mission in its waters http://www.politico.eu/article/libya-resists-eu-naval-mission-in-its-waters/

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