The United States has renewed its sanctions on Libya, insisting Tripoli must follow new policies on unconventional weapons with 'concrete steps'.
President George Bush said in a statement on Monday that the "crisis" between the two countries which led to the declaration of a national emergency on 7 January 1986 had not been fully resolved. The statement did not specify the duration of the renewal, but such sanctions - which include a freeze on assets in the United States - have been renewed annually since they were first imposed in 1986. Although Bush praised the north African country's December announcement to dismantle its weapons of mass destruction programmes and allow international inspections of its nuclear facilities, he said action must follow words. "Libya's agreement marks the beginning of a process of rejoining the community of nations, but its declaration 
must be followed by verification of concrete steps. As Libya takes tangible steps to address those concerns, the United States will in turn take reciprocal tangible steps to recognize Libya's progress."
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