United Nations: France's ambassador to the U.N. says Security Council members are already working on a council resolution to address the spiraling migrant crisis.

Ambassador Francois Delattre spoke briefly to reporters Friday, a day after European leaders held an emergency summit in the wake of the deaths at sea of more than 1,300 migrants over the past three weeks.

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has been tasked with lining up the diplomatic options that would allow EU militaries to strike against the boats used by traffickers.

Officials say the lack of a strong Libyan government would likely make U.N. backing necessary.

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