U.N. Approves ‘All Necessary Measures’ to Protect Libyan Civilians
On the same day that Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhadi told the people of rebel Benghazi he would show "no mercy," the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution brought by the U.K., France and Lebanon to allow "all necessary measures" except invasion to protect Libya's civilian population.
On the same day that Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhadi told the people of rebel Benghazi he would show “no mercy,” the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution brought by the U.K., France and Lebanon to allow “all necessary measures” except invasion to protect Libya’s civilian population.
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The UN Security Council has backed a no-fly zone over Libya and “all necessary measures” short of an invasion “to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas”.
In New York, the 15-member body voted 10-0 in favour, with five abstentions.
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