Libya

UN okays “all necessary measures” against Gaddafi

March 18, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously yesterday to call for the imposition of a no-fly zone over Libya, as well as "all necessary measures" to protect civilians.

Libya: Just say “no” to a no-fly zone

March 9, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Any such attack would mean destroying the Gaddafi regime's anti-aircraft missile installations, almost surely resulting in civilian casualties on the ground.

Libyans don’t want U.S. military intervention

March 1, 2011 By Susan Webb

U.S. warhawks McCain and Lieberman are pressing for military action on Libya, but many others oppose it, including Libyans themselves.

Security council tells Gaddafi to stop the killing

February 22, 2011 By Bill Benfield

Western nations urged the UN Security Council today to demand an immediate end to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's crackdown on civilian protesters and strongly condemned the violence.