US Renews Sanctions Authority for Libya

President Joe Biden extended a national emergency that authorizes sanctions against people and entities in Libya, the White House said Feb. 21. The U.S. said the situation in Libya continues to pose a threat to American national security, citing ongoing violence in the country, human rights abuses, violations of the arms embargo imposed by U.N. Security Council and the misappropriation of Libya’s natural resources. The emergency was extended for one year beyond Feb. 25.