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European countries threaten with "measures" against those obstructing the Libyan dialogue

One of the dialogue sessions between the Libyan parties, sponsored by the United Nations.

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France, Britain, Italy and Germany threatened yesterday to impose sanctions on the parties that obstruct negotiations between the two Libyan parties, which aim to establish transitional institutions, until elections are held in December 2021.

In a joint statement published by the French Presidency, the four European countries said, "We are ready to take measures against those who obstruct the Libyan political dialogue forum and other tracks of the Berlin process, as well as against those who continue to steal government funds and commit human rights violations in the country."

She added, "We call on all international and Libyan parties to refrain from any parallel or uncoordinated initiative that could undermine the efforts led by the United Nations."

Earlier, the United Nations Acting Envoy to Libya, Stephanie Williams, warned people who adhere to the "status quo", and are keen above all to "preserve their privileges."

Paris, London, Rome and Berlin indicated that "as a result of this kind, a strong signal will be sent to the unity and specialization of Libyans in the political future of their country," denouncing "the status quo" and all "foreign interference."

The four European countries praised the resumption of oil production, which had been suspended for months due to political rivalries, and stressed the setting up of a mechanism to ensure "fair and transparent use" of oil revenues in the countries that have the largest reserves in Africa.

Williams warns people sticking to the "status quo".

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