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Old 20-03-2011, 23:08   #23
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Re: Taking Islamic Countries

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Originally Posted by BenMcr View Post
Libya is on the basis of a UN resolution with specific wording that excludes ANY ground forces.

It's for a no-fly zone only

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sc10200.doc.htm
Not correct ... The resolution doesn't allow for an occupation force, but it is not limited to preventing Libyan jets from flying. It authorises any necessary action, with the exception of an occupation, to protect civilians. That allows the Allies to attack any Libyan target that they judge to be threatening civilians, whether that target is on land, sea or in the air.
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