Civil War in Libya

[Furunculus]

Gaddafi was in power for 42 years. He supported the IRA, he had an airliner blown up above Scotland.

Social media allowed the rebels to organise and attack. Yes NATO helped out getting rid of the heavy units and that is a good thing. But the win was on the ground, by the people.

To use this as a reason for the UK and France to remain permanent members on the security council is a poor choice... again 42 years of provocation and only the med to sail across... still couldn't do it. People power did.

you fail to understand.

the libya intervention was justified using R2P.

its success will set a precedent.

therefore 'minor' nations have now carved themselves a new role on the SC - enforcement of UNSC resolutions.