UN report: IS expanding control in war-torn Libya

United Nations: UN experts say the political and security vacuum in Libya has been exacerbated by the Islamic State group which has significantly expanded its control over territory in the conflict-torn country.The experts said in a report to the UN Security Council circulated Thursday that all parties in the conflict are continuing to receive illicit arms transfers, some with support from member countries.[caption id="attachment_2668956" align="alignleft" width="380"]

Representational image. Reuters[/caption]These weapons are not only influencing the instability but are having "a negative impact on the security situation in Libya and its political transition," the report said.Libya has effectively been a failed state since the 2011 ouster and death of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi which led to the country's military collapse and fragmentation by powerful militias.AP