EU approves sanctions package against Libyan leader
On February 28, at a conference of EU Ministers in Brussels, Belgium, European Union (EU) governments approved a sanctions package against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and his government, including an arms embargo and a ban on travel from Libya to the EU.
On February 28, at a conference of EU Ministers in Brussels, Belgium, European Union (EU) governments approved a sanctions package against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and his government, including an arms embargo and a ban on travel from Libya to the EU.
The EU also announced that it would freeze the assets of Mr. Gaddafi, his family, and the assets of the government under Mr. Gaddafi.
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Photo: EPA
The EU will ban the sale of goods such as tear gas and riot gear to Libya to prevent them being used against protesters, diplomats said. The sanctions will be implemented in the coming days.
On February 26, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1970 imposing a travel ban and asset freeze on Muammar Gaddafi, his family members and close associates, and an arms embargo on Libya.
The United Nations Security Council also requested that protest cases be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Earlier, on February 25, several EU member states, including Cyprus, Malta and Italy, which have close relations with Libya, expressed concern about imposing sanctions on Libya too quickly.
According to VNA
