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December 14, 2015

Countries Back Unity Gov't in Libya 
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A coalition of 17 countries led by the United States and Italy have
backed the formation of a unity government in Libya and called for an
immediate ceasefire. Libya has been engulfed in chaos following the
U.S.-backed ouster of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, allowing the
self-proclaimed Islamic State to claim swaths of territory. Secretary of
State John Kerry said he is confident Libya's rival governments will
sign the unity pledge later this week. Speaking in Rome, he said the
rise in Libya of ISIS—which he called Daesh—threatens the world.

Secretary of State John Kerry: "We came here today—members of the
Libya support group, neighbors of Libya, international
organizations—because we cannot allow the status quo in Libya to
continue. It is dangerous for the viability of Libya. It is dangerous
for Libyans. And now, because of the increased presence of Daesh
purposefully migrating there, it is dangerous for everyone."

 

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