U.N. resolution would aid new Libya

Deadly reminders of the siege on MisrataSTORY HIGHLIGHTSResolution would set up a three-month U.N. planning mission in LibyaAsset freezes and travel bans on Gadhafi and his family would remain in placeResolution encourages the transitional council to draft a constitution and hold elections United Nations (CNN) -- The Security Council is on the verge of authorizing the U.N. to set up operations in Libya to assist the National Transitional Council in post-Gadhafi planning. It is also likely to loosen sanctions that were imposed on that country in the spring, according to a resolution obtained by CNN.

The resolution, likely to be passed in the coming days, would set up a three-month U.N. planning mission in that country, with an eye toward a more permanent presence. Sanctions on Moammar Gadhafi and his family would remain in place, but asset freezes on some Libyan companies would be lifted and some arms shipments would be allowed.

The U.N. is likely to play a key role in administering elections in a country that has been under dictatorial rule for decades. The mission would not include any peacekeepers or military personnel of any kind.

The resolution would allow for the importation of all small arms intended for the protection of diplomats and humanitarian workers. The shipment of all other kinds of weaponry intended for improving security in the country would be allowed so long as the NTC notified the Security Council and it did not object.

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