The UN Security Council was on Tuesday set to authorize an EU naval force to enforce the arms embargo on Libya by intercepting ships suspected of carrying weapons.

The UN Security Council was on Tuesday set to authorize an EU naval force to enforce the arms embargo on Libya by intercepting ships suspected of carrying weapons.

The 15-member council was to vote on a draft resolution that would expand the mission of Operation Sophia, which has been combating migrant-smuggling.

Libya PM calls for unity behind anti-ISIL Sirte offensive   

The head of Libya's unity government Tuesday urged Libyans to rally behind the battle against terrorists in Sirte, as the UN moved to stop the flood of weapons into the country.

The UN Security Council was set to authorize a European Union naval mission to enforce an arms embargo on the country, where pro-government forces are fighting to oust the ISIL group from its stronghold on the Mediterranean coast.