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Arab League denounces Libya strikes as Qatar pledges to join in
The Arab League joined international calls for a no-fly zone over the country last week.
The League's withdrawal of support for coalition strikes could be a major setback. "Regional consent" was cited by a number of world leaders as a prerequisite for action, and Arab League approval was pivotal in attaining UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which authorises "all necessary measures [barring occupation] to protect civilians and civilian populated areas under threat of attack."
But responding to reports of US, French and UK air strikes and cruise missile attacks, Moussa stated: "What is happening in Libya differs from the aim of imposing a no-fly zone, and what we want is the protection of civilians and not the bombardment of more civilians.
The League's withdrawal of support for coalition strikes could be a major setback. "Regional consent" was cited by a number of world leaders as a prerequisite for action, and Arab League approval was pivotal in attaining UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which authorises "all necessary measures [barring occupation] to protect civilians and civilian populated areas under threat of attack."
But responding to reports of US, French and UK air strikes and cruise missile attacks, Moussa stated: "What is happening in Libya differs from the aim of imposing a no-fly zone, and what we want is the protection of civilians and not the bombardment of more civilians.
Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/304861#ixzz1HBsnwgmQ
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