UN Security Council extends ban on illicit oil export from Libya

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the ban on the illicit export of petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products, from Libya.

Resolution 2701, which won the unanimous support of the 15-member council, extends the ban for 15 months, till Feb. 1, 2025.

It demands full compliance by all UN member states with the sanctions re