UN Security Council endorses Libya unity deal

The UN Security Council has given its backing to the new national unity government in Libya, a move it hopes will help stem mass migration to Europe and reverse gains made by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)  group.
The 15-nation council gave its support on Wednesday to the deal signed last week in the Moroccan town of Skhirat between representatives of Libya's two competing regimes.

                                                
                                   Matthew Rycroft

Britain's ambassador to the United Nations, Matthew Rycroft, presented the motion, which he said represents a "strong collective sign of our commitment to Libya's sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity."

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"This is just the start of a process to deliver a prosperous and stable future for all Libyans," Rycroft said.
"We urge all those who have not yet signed to decide now to support the agreement and to work with the government of national accord."