United Nations arms embargo on Libya
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The United Nations arms embargo on Libya is a Security Council-imposed ban on the supply of weapons and related military support to Libyan parties, aimed at reducing violence and stabilizing the country during its ongoing conflict.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: United Nations arms embargo on Libya Context triple: [EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, legalBasis, United Nations arms embargo on Libya]
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A.
Pacification of Libya
The Pacification of Libya was a brutal Italian colonial campaign in the early 20th century aimed at crushing Libyan resistance and consolidating Italian control through widespread repression and violence.
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United Nations Support Mission in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is a UN political mission established to support Libya’s political transition, mediation efforts, and stabilization following the 2011 conflict.
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C.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 is a 2011 UN measure that authorized international military action, including a no-fly zone, to protect civilians during the Libyan Civil War.
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UN Security Council Resolution 1559
UN Security Council Resolution 1559 is a 2004 measure by the UN Security Council calling for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Lebanon, the disbanding of militias, and the extension of Lebanese government control throughout the country.
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E.
Libyan Political Agreement (Skhirat Agreement)
The Libyan Political Agreement (Skhirat Agreement) is a 2015 UN-brokered accord intended to unify Libya’s rival governments and establish a Government of National Accord to end the country’s political crisis and civil conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: United Nations arms embargo on Libya Target entity description: The United Nations arms embargo on Libya is a Security Council-imposed ban on the supply of weapons and related military support to Libyan parties, aimed at reducing violence and stabilizing the country during its ongoing conflict.
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A.
Pacification of Libya
The Pacification of Libya was a brutal Italian colonial campaign in the early 20th century aimed at crushing Libyan resistance and consolidating Italian control through widespread repression and violence.
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B.
United Nations Support Mission in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is a UN political mission established to support Libya’s political transition, mediation efforts, and stabilization following the 2011 conflict.
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C.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 is a 2011 UN measure that authorized international military action, including a no-fly zone, to protect civilians during the Libyan Civil War.
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D.
UN Security Council Resolution 1559
UN Security Council Resolution 1559 is a 2004 measure by the UN Security Council calling for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Lebanon, the disbanding of militias, and the extension of Lebanese government control throughout the country.
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E.
Libyan Political Agreement (Skhirat Agreement)
The Libyan Political Agreement (Skhirat Agreement) is a 2015 UN-brokered accord intended to unify Libya’s rival governments and establish a Government of National Accord to end the country’s political crisis and civil conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations Security Council arms embargo
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international sanctions regime ⓘ |
| aimedAt |
protecting civilians in Libya
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reducing violence in Libya ⓘ stabilizing Libya ⓘ |
| characterizedAs |
binding on all UN Member States
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part of international efforts to resolve the Libyan conflict ⓘ |
| complements |
United Nations arms embargo on Libya
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
United Nations sanctions on Libya
asset freeze measures on Libyan individuals and entities ⓘ travel ban measures on Libyan individuals ⓘ |
| countrySubject | Libya ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
Libyan authorities approved by the Security Council
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Member States of the United Nations ⓘ
surface form:
United Nations Member States
flag States of vessels ⓘ port States ⓘ |
| hasChallenge |
illicit arms transfers by air
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illicit arms transfers by land ⓘ illicit arms transfers by sea ⓘ persistent violations by Libyan and foreign actors ⓘ |
| imposedBy | United Nations Security Council ⓘ |
| intendedEffect |
encourage political dialogue among Libyan parties
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reduce availability of weapons in Libya ⓘ support peace and security in the region ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
UN Charter Chapter VII
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surface form:
United Nations Charter Chapter VII
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| monitoredBy |
United Nations Panel of Experts on Libya
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surface form:
Panel of Experts on Libya
United Nations Sanctions Committees ⓘ
surface form:
United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011)
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| objective |
limit flow of arms to non-state armed groups in Libya
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prevent escalation of armed conflict in Libya ⓘ support ceasefire efforts in Libya ⓘ support political transition in Libya ⓘ |
| prohibits |
provision of military assistance to Libyan parties
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supply of arms to Libya ⓘ supply of related materiel to Libya ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Libyan Civil War
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conflict in Libya after 2011 ⓘ |
| requires |
Member States to inspect cargo to and from Libya when they have reasonable grounds to believe it contains arms
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Member States to prevent direct or indirect supply of arms to Libya in violation of the embargo ⓘ Member States to report violations to the Security Council Committee on Libya ⓘ |
| scopeIncludes |
ammunition
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military vehicles and equipment ⓘ paramilitary equipment ⓘ technical assistance related to military activities ⓘ weapons ⓘ |
| target |
Libyan parties to the conflict
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armed groups in Libya ⓘ entities violating Security Council resolutions on Libya ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: United Nations arms embargo on Libya Description of subject: The United Nations arms embargo on Libya is a Security Council-imposed ban on the supply of weapons and related military support to Libyan parties, aimed at reducing violence and stabilizing the country during its ongoing conflict.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
United Nations sanctions regime against Libya
this entity surface form:
United Nations sanctions regime against Libya
this entity surface form:
UN sanctions against Libya
this entity surface form:
United Nations Security Council resolutions on the arms embargo on Libya
United Nations arms embargo on Libya
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United Nations arms embargo on Libya
self-linksurface differs
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this entity surface form:
United Nations sanctions on Libya