UNITED NATIONS: The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):
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Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj is calling for U.N. support in holding presidential and parliamentary elections as the war-torn country remains split between rival administrations in the east and west, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments.
Sarraj said elections next year could lead to democracy and end Libyas legitimacy crisis.” While he called for political dialogue with all factions and regions of Libya, he said the exception would be those whove spilled Libyan blood.”
Sarraj delivered his prerecorded remarks to the world bodys first-ever virtual general assembly from Tripoli, where his U.N.-backed government is based. He is aided by Turkey and Qatar. His rival, Khalifa Hifter, controls the east and is backed by…
