US, UN Welcome Libyan Lawmakers' Support of Unity Government

The U.S. and U.N. have welcomed a declaration by Libyan lawmakers in support of a proposed unity government, but expressed concern about reported intimidation of members of parliament by those who oppose the accord. A majority of members (100 out of 196) of the internationally recognized parliament in Tobruk signed a statement Tuesday saying they agree with the latest in a string of plans to establish a unity government with rivals based in Tripoli. But a vote on the proposal was not held...

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