Breaking Libyan deadlock

It is no surprise that NATO, after five months of military intervention in Libya, has finally agreed to embark on a political solution to the crisis.

The reality check is grim and ugly. After launching more than 6,000 air strikes and hitting 5,000 targets, Tripoli is still in the hands of forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi. Apart from the casualties suffered by both the government and the opposition forces, there have also been many civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation in Libya continues to deteriorate.

According to the United Nations, 630,000 people have fled Libya since the conflict began, and 200,000 more have been internally displaced throughout the country. More than 1,000 people have died trying to escape from Libya to Europe.