The Security Council of the United Nations Organization () today approved a resolution allowing military strikes against the forces of leader, Moammar Gadhafi, to establish an "immediate ceasefire". The resolution, passed with 10 votes in favor and five abstentions, states that the Council will take "all necessary measures" to protect the civilian population under attack populated areas, especially the city of Benghazi, the rebel stronghold.
The vote came hours after Gadhafi announced on television tonight launch an offensive against Benghazi and that would show "compassion" against those who resist. The resolution also appeared to heed the call of the rebels in Benghazi, who asked for days on the international community to act to stop the offensive of Gadhafi.
The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon said Monday that a crackdown could be at risk Benghazi "massively" to the Libyan civilians. The document said that is excluded from the measures taken by the international community the possibility of "an occupation force," which means no landing of troops in the African country.
The resolution also establishes a no-fly zone, preventing the forces loyal to sail Gadhafi space, and does not include flights containing a humanitarian assistance to civilians. In this regard, the Council also stated to apply "all necessary measures" to enforce the no-fly zone. The document also calls on all UN member states to "acting nationally or through regional organizations" offer assistance to stop violence against civilians in Libya and to reinforce the ban air.
The resolution, sponsored by France, UK, USA and Lebanon, determined that the situation in Libya "continues to pose a threat to international peace and security." Alain Juppe, foreign minister of France, participated in the discussion of the initiative, told reporters that the League of Arab States explicitly supported the exclusion zone area.
"We have very little time, perhaps days or hours. Every day we see a new major offensive against the civilian population in Libya, "said Juppe, the only speaker to participate before the vote. China abstained and Russia, permanent members of Security Council like Germany, India and Brazil.
To be approved, the resolution required only nine votes. According to diplomatic sources, U.S. military forces are already located close enough to Libya to begin within hours of their attacks. Would be supported by military forces of the United Kingdom and France. Likewise, Libya's ambassador to the UN, Nawaf Salam said Sunday that "many" Arab countries in the field would support a military offensive against the forces of Gadhafi.
The resolution adds to the range of sanctions approved last February by the Security Council to freeze international assets of Gadhafi and his inner circle, besides that forbade foreign travel. This document also determined that the International Criminal Court investigate the situation in Libya to determine whether the Gadhafi regime had committed crimes against humanity. 
The vote came hours after Gadhafi announced on television tonight launch an offensive against Benghazi and that would show "compassion" against those who resist. The resolution also appeared to heed the call of the rebels in Benghazi, who asked for days on the international community to act to stop the offensive of Gadhafi.
The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon said Monday that a crackdown could be at risk Benghazi "massively" to the Libyan civilians. The document said that is excluded from the measures taken by the international community the possibility of "an occupation force," which means no landing of troops in the African country.
The resolution also establishes a no-fly zone, preventing the forces loyal to sail Gadhafi space, and does not include flights containing a humanitarian assistance to civilians. In this regard, the Council also stated to apply "all necessary measures" to enforce the no-fly zone. The document also calls on all UN member states to "acting nationally or through regional organizations" offer assistance to stop violence against civilians in Libya and to reinforce the ban air.
The resolution, sponsored by France, UK, USA and Lebanon, determined that the situation in Libya "continues to pose a threat to international peace and security." Alain Juppe, foreign minister of France, participated in the discussion of the initiative, told reporters that the League of Arab States explicitly supported the exclusion zone area.
"We have very little time, perhaps days or hours. Every day we see a new major offensive against the civilian population in Libya, "said Juppe, the only speaker to participate before the vote. China abstained and Russia, permanent members of Security Council like Germany, India and Brazil.
To be approved, the resolution required only nine votes. According to diplomatic sources, U.S. military forces are already located close enough to Libya to begin within hours of their attacks. Would be supported by military forces of the United Kingdom and France. Likewise, Libya's ambassador to the UN, Nawaf Salam said Sunday that "many" Arab countries in the field would support a military offensive against the forces of Gadhafi.
The resolution adds to the range of sanctions approved last February by the Security Council to freeze international assets of Gadhafi and his inner circle, besides that forbade foreign travel. This document also determined that the International Criminal Court investigate the situation in Libya to determine whether the Gadhafi regime had committed crimes against humanity.
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