U.N. Clears Way for Attack on Libya
U.S., Europe Ready to Launch Air Strikes Against Gadhafi Forces; Rebels' Worsening Plight Jolts White House to Act
By JAY SOLOMON, ADAM ENTOUS And JOE LAURIA
WSJ
The United Nations Security Council authorized military strikes on Libya Thursday evening, and U.S. and European officials said air attacks against Col. Moammar Gadhafi's forces were possible "within hours." WSJ's John Bussey and Kelsey Hubbard discuss.
The United Nations Security Council authorized military force Thursday against Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi's security forces, opening the way for European and U.S. airstrikes within days.
The U.N. action, pushed aggressively by France and the U.K., came as Col. Gadhafi's security forces continued their assault toward Benghazi, the de-facto capital of rebels trying to end his 42-year rule.
European and American officials argued on the Security Council floor that an international campaign to stop Col. Gadhafi's forces was required immediately to stave off a potential massacre of opposition forces and civilians.
French officials have indicated that military strikes could take place within hours of the resolution's passage. Others were more cautious about how quickly any attacks would begin.
On Friday, Europe's air traffic control agency said Libya has closed its airspace to all traffic, the Associated Press reported. In a brief statement to airlines on Friday, Eurocontrol said, "The latest information from Malta indicates that Tripoli [air control center] does not accept traffic." The agency's map of air traffic over Europe and the Mediterranean showed that Libyan air space was off limits.
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By JAY SOLOMON, ADAM ENTOUS And JOE LAURIA
WSJ
The United Nations Security Council authorized military strikes on Libya Thursday evening, and U.S. and European officials said air attacks against Col. Moammar Gadhafi's forces were possible "within hours." WSJ's John Bussey and Kelsey Hubbard discuss.
The United Nations Security Council authorized military force Thursday against Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi's security forces, opening the way for European and U.S. airstrikes within days.
The U.N. action, pushed aggressively by France and the U.K., came as Col. Gadhafi's security forces continued their assault toward Benghazi, the de-facto capital of rebels trying to end his 42-year rule.
European and American officials argued on the Security Council floor that an international campaign to stop Col. Gadhafi's forces was required immediately to stave off a potential massacre of opposition forces and civilians.
French officials have indicated that military strikes could take place within hours of the resolution's passage. Others were more cautious about how quickly any attacks would begin.
On Friday, Europe's air traffic control agency said Libya has closed its airspace to all traffic, the Associated Press reported. In a brief statement to airlines on Friday, Eurocontrol said, "The latest information from Malta indicates that Tripoli [air control center] does not accept traffic." The agency's map of air traffic over Europe and the Mediterranean showed that Libyan air space was off limits.
(More here.)
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