Gaddafi Lies - UN Air Strikes Imminent In Libya

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Description: Liar Gaddafi "Today the Security Council has responded to the Libyan people's cry for help," US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice said. "This Council's purpose is clear: to protect innocent civilians." The resolution demands the "immediate establishment of a cease-fire and a complete end to violence and all attacks, and abuses, of civilians." The resolution stipulates that member states, upon notification to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa, can "take all necessary measures...to protect civilians and civilian populated areas, including Benghazi, while excluding a foreign occupation force of any form on any part of Libyan territory." The Security Council's authorization of the use of force also includes the enforcement of a no-fly zone to protect civilians, as well as an enforcement of the arms embargo, banning all international flights by Libyan owned or operated aircraft. The resolution also freezes the assets of certain individuals and five entities including critical state-owned Libyan companies. A newly established Libyan Sanctions Committee is empowered by the resolution to impose sanctions on those who violate the arms embargo, including by providing Gadhafi with mercenaries. "The future of Libya should be decided by the people of Libya," Rice said in her remarks to the Security Council. "The United States stands with the Libyan people in support of their universal rights." The resolution was backed strongly by France, the United ...
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