Sean Xiaosu Tian Erina Fuse Humanitarian

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Sean Xiaosu Tian Erina Fuse Humanitarian Inverntion in Libya Introduction Libya Muammar Gaddafi 1942-2011 Libyan Revolutionary and Politician Ruled Libya for 42 years Rise in power at 1969 Coup d'état Seeks unification of Africa and the Arab World Libyan Civil War Historical Background -Arab Spring -Tribes and Clan -Oil Resources Historical Background -Arab Spring- Tunisia December 2010, series of violent demonstrations started in Tunisia. Ben Ali who dictated Tunisia for 23 years fled into exile. Transition to democracy started with new administration. Egypt Inspired by the uprising in Tunisia, Egyptian Revolution took place. President Mubarak was convicted to life in prison. Historical Background -Tribes and clan- Tripolitania Warfalla, Zuwarah, Zintan Sirte Qaddadfa, Magarha, Marharba Cyrenaica Zuwayya, Majabra, Abaydat Fezzan Tubou, Tuareg Historical Background -Oil Resources- Rich in oil resource in the Eastern Libya Gaddafi focused development in Sirte and Tripoli Crisis in Libya Libyan Civil War February Start of Libyan Civil War Most of Libya under control of Libyan opposition March Gaddafi’s force retakes the majority of cities UN Resolution 1973 adopted France, UK, US intervened in Libya NATO intervenes August End of Gaddafi’s regime October Gaddafi killed by the rebels Timeline of Libyan Crisis February 16 demonstrations on human activist took place at Benghazi ‘There is nothing serious here. These are just young people fighting each other’ February 23 UN Secretary-General condemns egregious violation of human rights to crush the revolt February 26 UN imposes UN Resolution 1970 Timeline of Libyan Crisis March 17 UN votes to impose no-fly zone and take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect civilians. This was approved by 10 votes. March 19 French, UK, US military forces began their first action for no-fly zone ‘to deny the Libyan regime from using force against its own people’ UN Resolution 1970 Adopted on 26 February 2011 Immediate end of violence and to respect international humanitarian and human rights law Arms embargo Prevention of mercenaries Asset freeze for Gaddafi and his relatives Travel ban for the members closely related to the Gaddafi regime UN Resolution 1973 Adopted on 17 March 2011 Complete end to violence and all attacks and abuse of civilians No-fly zone over Libya Authorizes ‘all necessary means to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas’ Ban on all Libyan designated flights Strengthens arms embargo and action against mercenaries Asset freeze on assets owned by Libyan authorities Extends travel ban and assets freeze of resolution 1970 Action of