United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973
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| the UN pretext for the 2011 attack on Libya |
UNSCR 1973 was adopted by the United Nations Security Council on 17 March 2011 in response to unrest in Libya and was proposed by France, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom.[1]
Ten Security Council members voted in the affirmative (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Gabon, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, South Africa, and permanent members France, the United Kingdom, and the United States). Five (Brazil, Germany, and India, and permanent members China and Russia) abstained, with none voting against.
UNSCR 1973 formed the legal basis for military intervention in the Libyan Civil War, demanding "an immediate ceasefire" and authorising the international community to establish a no-fly zone and to use all means necessary short of foreign occupation to protect civilians.[2]
Opposed by China
On 18 March 2011, the Times of India reported that China was opposed to the UN resolution for creating a no-fly zone over Libya.
- "Considering the concern and stance of Arab countries and the Africa Union as well as the special situation in Libya, China and some countries abstained from voting on the draft resolution," foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said in a statement on Friday.
- "We oppose the use of force in international relations and have some serious reservations with part of the resolution," Jiang said. The crisis in Libya should be resolved through dialogue and other peaceful means, she said.[3]
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