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<p>The decision to intervene in Libya in 2011 was an international one, taken by the
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and other international partners following
a call from the Arab League and authorisation at the UN Security Council. The UK’s
military actions in Libya saved lives, and were consistent with our obligations under
international law. Libya faces many challenges after four decades of misrule. The
UK, together with our international partners, remains committed to supporting the
people of Libya. <br><br>The UK’s immediate priority is to support United Nations’
mediation efforts towards a ceasefire and a stable political settlement in Libya.
The UK Special Envoy to the Libyan Political Transition, Jonathan Powell, is working
to support United Nations-led efforts to mediate between key political and military
leaders. Some encouraging progress has been made during the current UN talks which
began in Geneva in January 2015. The UK has called on all Libyan parties to engage
constructively in the UN-led dialogue in order to reach a sustainable ceasefire and
a national unity government.</p>
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