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February 17, 2020 The UN raises the alarm on Libya where, he notes, "the situation remains very worrying" because "despite some positive signs" the population continues to suffer and the economic situation continues to deteriorate, exacerbated by the blockade of oil.

Borrell: there is no agreement today to raise Sophia
European Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels today. "There is more than one country against the relaunch of Operation Sophia. When we approach the final decision, many others have some reluctances. Today I don't think there will be a decision": said the EU High Representative, Josep Borrell, arriving at the EU Foreign Council.

"We can do it at the next council, if there are states that believe that more evaluations are needed" to be convinced that it does not produce any side effects on migration. "I need unanimity and if it's not there, it can't be done," he added.

Di Maio: arms embargo
We need to keep the point on the arms embargo. It takes a European Union mission that is able to block the entry of weapons into Libya. We believe that in addition to the ceasefire, a monitoring mission is needed, "reiterated the Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, who in several forums underlined how different countries continue to interfere in the conflict despite the commitments made in Berlin.