EU is preparing new sanctions against Libya, press-secretary of the head of EU diplomacy Michael Mann said on Tuesday, RIA Novosti reports.
Ministers of foreign affairs of 27 EU members approved additional financial sanctions against Libyan financial institutes and government members at a meeting in Brussels on Monday. An agreement on the issue was concluded on March 18. The measures include freezing bank assets and entrance of European states of 11 Libyan government members, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and nine organizations.
26 members of Libyan authorities were disallowed to enter Europe in late February for use of force against protesters. An embargo on export of arms, ammo and special equipment to Libya was introduced.
The UN Security Council passed a resolution on March 17, introducing a no-fly zone over Libya to prevent air attacks on rebels. A military operation started on March 19. The coalition continues bombing Gaddafi’s military facilities in the east, Tripoli and Sirt. Libyan authorities said that there are many casualties and great damage.
