The 2011 Libyan civil war is an ongoing armed conflict in the North African state of Libya being fought between those seeking to depose the country's de facto ruler Muammar Gaddafi and hold democratic elections,[28][29] and pro-Gaddafi forces. The situation began as a series of peaceful protests which Gaddafi's security services attempted to repress, beginning on 15 February 2011. Within a week, this uprising had spread across the country and Gaddafi was struggling to retain control.[30] Gaddafi responded with military force and other such measures as censorship and blocking of communications.
The situation then escalated into armed conflict, with rebels establishing a coalition named the Transitional National Council based in Benghazi. The International Criminal Court warned Gaddafi that he and members of his government may have committed crimes against humanity.[31] The United Nations Security Council passed an initial resolution freezing the assets of Gaddafi and ten members of his inner circle, and restricting their travel. The resolution also referred the actions of the government to the International Criminal Court for investigation.[32] In early March, Gaddafi's forces rallied, pushed eastwards and re-took several coastal cities before attacking Benghazi. A further U.N. resolution authorized member states to establish and enforce a no-fly zone over Libya.[33] The Gaddafi government then announced a ceasefire, but failed to uphold it.[34]
Gaddafi's forces have shut down water systems and supply lines, forcing hundreds of thousands to go without food or water in Yefren and Misrata, with Misrata's port being the last lifeline for supplies in Misrata. No food or water is arriving in Yefren, putting thousands at further risk of death.[35][36]
POSTED IN SOLIDARITY WIT THE PEOPLE OF LIBYA--FREEDOM!
The situation then escalated into armed conflict, with rebels establishing a coalition named the Transitional National Council based in Benghazi. The International Criminal Court warned Gaddafi that he and members of his government may have committed crimes against humanity.[31] The United Nations Security Council passed an initial resolution freezing the assets of Gaddafi and ten members of his inner circle, and restricting their travel. The resolution also referred the actions of the government to the International Criminal Court for investigation.[32] In early March, Gaddafi's forces rallied, pushed eastwards and re-took several coastal cities before attacking Benghazi. A further U.N. resolution authorized member states to establish and enforce a no-fly zone over Libya.[33] The Gaddafi government then announced a ceasefire, but failed to uphold it.[34]
Gaddafi's forces have shut down water systems and supply lines, forcing hundreds of thousands to go without food or water in Yefren and Misrata, with Misrata's port being the last lifeline for supplies in Misrata. No food or water is arriving in Yefren, putting thousands at further risk of death.[35][36]
POSTED IN SOLIDARITY WIT THE PEOPLE OF LIBYA--FREEDOM!
