UN draft resolution demands immediate Libya ceasefire - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The proposed measure said the offensive by Haftar’s Libyan National Army “threatens the stability of Libya and prospects for a United Nations-facilitated political dialogue and a comprehensive political solution to the crisis.”

Dozens of people have been killed and more than 18,000 displaced since fighting broke out on April 4. It remained unclear when the council would vote on the draft resolution, but diplomats have called for quick action to prevent an all-out war in the capital.The proposed measure echoed a call for a ceasefire by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who was in Libya to personally advance prospects for a political solution when the offensive was launched.

Haftar backs a rival administration based in eastern Libya that is refusing to recognize the authority of the Tripoli government.

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