Security Council authorizes high seas inspections off Libya’s coast, aiming to stem illegal arms flow

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on 14 June 2016 authorizing member states, acting nationally or through regional organizations, to inspect vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya they believe are carrying illicit weapons.

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ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on EUNAVFOR MED operation Sophia http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-eunavfor-med-operation-sophia/

EurActiv, 15.06.16: UN authorises EU operation against Libya arms smuggling http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/un-authorises-eu-operation-against-libya-arms-smuggling/

The Wall Street Journal, 14.06.16: UN Authorizes Sea Interceptions to Stem Weapons Flows to Libya http://www.wsj.com/articles/un-authorizes-sea-interceptions-to-stem-weapons-flows-to-libya-1465955074

Deutsche Welle, 14.06.16: UN adopts resolution allowing EU to seize weapons off Libyan coast http://dw.com/p/1J6eP

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