Security Council authorizes no-fly zone in Libya
On the morning of March 18 (Vietnam time), the United Nations Security Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the establishment of a no-fly zone in Libya as well as taking all necessary measures - a term used for military action - to protect civilians from the forces of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
On the morning of March 18 (Vietnam time), the United Nations Security Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the establishment of a no-fly zone in Libya as well as taking all necessary measures - a term used for military action - to protect civilians from the forces of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
People in Benghazi celebrate after the UN Security Council voted to approve
resolution authorizing the establishment of a no-fly zone in Libya. Source: Reuters
Ten members of the 15-member Security Council voted in favor of the resolution, while Russia, China and Germany were among five countries that abstained. No country voted against the resolution, which was co-sponsored by France, Britain, Lebanon and the United States.
Immediately after the resolution was passed, celebratory gunfire rang out across the rebel-controlled city of Benghazi in Libya.
According to VNA
