After Britain circulated the text late Monday, a first round of negotiations was held during which Russia raised objections to references criticizing Haftar, diplomats said.
UNITED NATIONS - United Nations Security Council diplomats began negotiations Tuesday on a British-drafted resolution that would demand an immediate ceasefire in Libya after forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive on Tripoli.
At least 174 people have been killed and more than 18,000 displaced since Haftar ordered his forces to march on Tripoli on 4 April, according to UN figures. A rocket attack on the city killed two people and injured four on Tuesday. Haftar backs a rival administration based in eastern Libya that is refusing to recognise the authority of the Tripoli government.
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