Security Council authorizes ‘all necessary measures’ to protect civilians in Libya - UN

17 March 2011 – The Security Council today effectively authorized the use of force in Libya to protect civilians from attack, specifically in the eastern city of Benghazi, -- Security Council authorizes ‘all necessary measures’ to protect civilians in Libya
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