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<p>The recent violence in Sabratha is deeply concerning. There has been some progress
in recent weeks in establishing a Security Arrangements Committee for Tripoli, in
order to avoid a repeat of the violence the capital experienced over the summer. The
fighting in Sabratha highlights the challenges that exist beyond Tripoli, and the
need for more sustainable security arrangements across the whole of Libya. The UK
is clear that the only way of achieving security and stability is through an inclusive
political settlement. The recent Palermo Conference demonstrated broad support for
the next steps in implementing the UN Action Plan, as set out by the Special Representative
of the Secretary-General Salamé in his 8 November briefing to the UN Security Council.
This includes the convening of a National Conference in early 2019, with a view to
creating the conditions for elections in the course of 2019. The UK remains actively
engaged in efforts to promote the UN-led political process and has allocated £12 million
through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund this year to boost political participation
and economic development, and to support the delivery of greater security, stability
and resilience, including through tackling extremism.</p>
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