WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States on Wednesday backed Libyan lawmakers’ support for a new national unity government after the country’s internationally recognized parliament said it was prevented from forming one.

“The United States welcomes the February 23 endorsement for the Cabinet of the Government of National Accord, signed by a majority of Libyan House of Representatives members,” State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement.

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