The Security Council of the United Nations Organization (UN ) today approved a resolution allowing military strikes against the forces of Libya leader Muammar Gadhafi in order to establish an "immediate cease fire. "
The resolution, passed with 10 votes in favor and five abstentions, states that the Council will take "all necessary measures" to protect the civilian population under attack populated areas, especially the city of Benghazi, the rebel stronghold.
The vote came hours after Gadhafi announced on television tonight launch an offensive against Benghazi and that would show "compassion" against those who resist.
resolution also appeared to heed the call of the rebels in Benghazi, who asked for days on the international community to act to stop the offensive of Gadhafi.
The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon said Monday that a crackdown could be at risk Benghazi "massively" to the Libyan civilians.
The document said that is excluded from the measures taken by the international community the possibility of "an occupation force," which means no landing of troops in the African country.
The resolution also establishes a no-fly zone, preventing the forces loyal to sail Gadhafi space, and does not include flights containing a humanitarian assistance to civilians.
In this regard, The Council also stated to apply "all necessary measures" to enforce the no-fly zone.
The document also calls on all UN member states to "acting nationally or through regional organizations" offer assistance to stop violence against civilians in Libya and to reinforce the ban air.
The resolution-sponsored by France, UK, USA and Lebanon, determined that the situation in Libya "continues to pose a threat to international peace and security "....
Much information for a single day ...
We try to go out at 3 am "for safety" do not let us, indeed is a strange mixture of fear and bigotry in the street that was the best thing we do not know how people will react by morning, but no doubt this is the darkest night we have seen in Tripoli.
The resolution, passed with 10 votes in favor and five abstentions, states that the Council will take "all necessary measures" to protect the civilian population under attack populated areas, especially the city of Benghazi, the rebel stronghold.
The vote came hours after Gadhafi announced on television tonight launch an offensive against Benghazi and that would show "compassion" against those who resist.
resolution also appeared to heed the call of the rebels in Benghazi, who asked for days on the international community to act to stop the offensive of Gadhafi.
The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon said Monday that a crackdown could be at risk Benghazi "massively" to the Libyan civilians.
The document said that is excluded from the measures taken by the international community the possibility of "an occupation force," which means no landing of troops in the African country.
The resolution also establishes a no-fly zone, preventing the forces loyal to sail Gadhafi space, and does not include flights containing a humanitarian assistance to civilians.
In this regard, The Council also stated to apply "all necessary measures" to enforce the no-fly zone.
The document also calls on all UN member states to "acting nationally or through regional organizations" offer assistance to stop violence against civilians in Libya and to reinforce the ban air.
The resolution-sponsored by France, UK, USA and Lebanon, determined that the situation in Libya "continues to pose a threat to international peace and security "....
Much information for a single day ...
We try to go out at 3 am "for safety" do not let us, indeed is a strange mixture of fear and bigotry in the street that was the best thing we do not know how people will react by morning, but no doubt this is the darkest night we have seen in Tripoli.
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