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Article: Sanctions extended: discussions continue on bringing suspected bombers to trial. (United Nations Security Council extends arms and air embargo against Libya; bombing of Pan Am flight 103, December 21, 1988)
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- December 1, 1993
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The arms and air embargo against Libya, in effect since 15 April 1992, was extended by the Security Council on 13 August.
In resolution 748 (1992) of 31 March, by which the embargo was established, the Council decided the sanctions should be reviewed "every 120 days or sooner, should the situation so require".
The embargo prevents Libya from receiving arms and related material of all types, and prohibits air traffic to or from that country. It was imposed after France, the United Kingdom and the United States complained that Libya had failed to respond effectively to their requests for full cooperation in establishing responsibility for the terrorist ...