For peace in Libya

The no-fly zone imposed over Libya by the United Nations Security Council is the result of international efforts to quell the violence and end the humanitarian crisis in the North African country. It marks the beginning of direct international intervention, including military measures, in Libya, too.

The Security Council voted on the no-fly zone resolution on Thursday and mandated that "all necessary measures" should be taken to protect civilians against armed conflicts between the government and rebel forces.

The upheaval in Libya began last month and since then has seized the attention of the international community. The escalation of armed conflicts between government troops and rebels has plunged the country into a crisis, threatening human lives and regional stability.