Libya's unity government arrives in Tripoli despite blockade

Libyan council defies moves to keep them out of Tripoli



Western powers offer support



Libyan factions urged to cooperate



What is happening?



Head of Libya's unity government sails to the capital despite threats from rival factions https://t.co/4QKhSCKI6E— TIME.com (@TIME) March 31, 2016



Members of Libya’s UN-backed Presidential Council have arrived in Tripoli by boat, after being forced to make the journey from Tunisia by sea.

Airspace around the Libyan capital was closed for several hours on Sunday and Monday.

Officials say the aim was to keep them out of the city and prevent them from setting up a unity government.



#Libyan council gains #Tripoli foothold for #UN-backed govt https://t.co/ylzsGlYPla #FayezSeraj #Tunisia #Abusita pic.twitter.com/5PcQpzJdMf— Ahram Online (@ahramonline) March 30, 2016



Seven officials, including council head Fayez Seraj and Libya’s new prime minister landed at the Abusita naval base after a 12-hour jour