Blinken Heads to Europe for Libya Conference

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels Tuesday to Germany where he will take part in a conference on Libya and discuss with his German counterpart ways to counter Holocaust denial and antisemitism. 

Germany and the United Nations are hosting Wednesday’s Berlin conference, seeking to build on earlier efforts to bring about a lasting halt in fighting in Libya and support a stable government.  U.S. Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland said the talks would provide momentum for steps that need to be taken soon in order for elections to be held in December, including establishing a constitutional and legal basis for the vote.  Norland told reporters Monday the conference will also feature an emphasis on foreign fighters leaving Libya.