White House announces sanctions on Libya

Posted Feb 25, 2011 03:23:24 PM.

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Obama spokesman Jay Carney said the U.S. is finalizing that process Friday. He said the U.S. is also working with European partners on additional sanctions and other multilateral actions that could be taken.

The announcement comes as hundreds of Americans are evacuated from Libya following days of violence. Militias loyal to Moammar Gadhafi have been firing on protesters demanding the Libyan leader’s ouster.

Carney said President Barack Obama will meet with the United Nations secretary general in Washington Monday to discuss the situation in Libya.

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