New Canadian Sanctions on Libya

Canada shall impose further sanctions on Libya. On Sunday Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, announced Canada’s sanctions will go beyond those of the  UN Security Council. On Saturday the UN Security Council unanimously voted to impose an arms embargo on Libya. It also backed travel ban on Moammar Gadhafi, his children and 10 top associates. The Council urged its members to freeze the assets of the Libyan dictator and his family members.

Canadian sanctions include a freeze and a ban on financial transactions with the government of Libya. The ban extends to financial institutions and agencies, including the Libyan Central Bank. Prime Minister Harper says, "These actions will help restrict the movement of and access to money and weapons for those responsible for violence against the Libyan people."

The UN General Assembly is meeting Tuesday to vote on a UN Human Rights Council recommendation to suspend Libya from the UN’s human rights body.