March 26, 2011
Libya and the UN
The Security Council for the U.N. announced that they are taking “all necessary measures” including airstrikes by sea and air in an effort to protect the citizens of Libya from Moammar Qadhafi’s forces.
It is unclear when the West will take action, however the allies passed a no-fly zone resolution 10 to 0, minus China and Russia, who have to power to veto, and Brazil, Germany and India.
President Obama, the British Prime Minister, and the French President spoke on Thursday night, the White House allowed, immediately decided to respect the terms of the United Nation’s resolution.
This resolution now aims to “ban all flights in the airspace of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.” This also calls for a complete freezing of the Libyan National Oil Corp. assets as well as the central bank because of it connection to Qadhafi.
Now that the U.N. has decided upon a resolution, the situation in Libya has turned a quick reversal. Self-assured rebel leaders are now in peril danger from the Qadhafi force’s use of artillery and tanks. They are now advancing towards the Mediterranean coast in an effort to reclaim the eastern half of Libya.
After the vote, Libyan Foreign Minister offered a chance for cease-fire with the rebels. Khalid Kaim was welcoming of the Security Council’s push ad overall concern for the citizens of Libya. He did, however, ask the world to not issue the rebels weapons claiming that “if countries do that, they will be inviting Libyans to kill each other.”
The Foreign minisiter of France arrived in New York on Thursday to further discuss his plan for a quick approval from the Security Council.
Many anti-Qadhafi protestors gathered to watch the U.N proceeding in New York on Thursday on a large outdoor projector screen with celebratory gun shots, and fireworks.
Heather, you did a pretty good job of compiling the information, but it's not an editorial! There's no opinion in it! did you not realize that was the assignment?
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