EU removed Aguila Saleh from its sanctions blacklist
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The European Union removed on Friday an east Libyan powerbroker from its sanctions blacklist to promote peace efforts and assure that the EU plays a principal role in any negotiated negotiation in Libya.
The EU reported that the leader of a rival parliament in eastern Libya, Aguila Saleh, no longer faces EU travel prohibitions and asset freezes imposed four years ago, and a Reuters report confirmed on September 9 that the so-called de-listing was scheduled.
An EU statement declared that the de-listing of speaker Saleh was agreed in light of his recent constructive engagement in support of a negotiated political solution to the Libyan crisis.
In fact, after months of inaction, European powers observe a chance to restore their role in Libya, which has been in disorder since the 2011 fall of former Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi, after a ceasefire in August and to fight against and Russian military involvement.
Indeed, the EU backs the Government of National Accord (GNA) based in the capital Tripoli; however, Saleh is seen that he has gained clout as a negotiating force relative to Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, and he is seen as a pivotal figure in a push to bring the two sides of the Libyan conflict together.