Unsc resolution on libya authorizes use of force, including nofly zone. Security council passes resolution authorizing military. Fidh welcomes this resolution which offers protection to civilians in libya. How far does the resolution permit the coalition now acting in.
On 17 march the security council adopted resolution 1973 2011 which authorizes the use of force in libya to protect civilians from attack, specifically in the eastern city of benghazi, which colonel muammar alqadhafi has reportedly said he will storm tonight to end a revolt against his regime. Sanctions list materials united nations security council. Security council met to discuss the enforcement of a nofly zone in libya. Security council was poised on thursday evening to pass a u. Security council 6498th meeting night security council approves nofly zone over libya, authorizing all necessary measures to protect civilians, by vote of 10 in favour with 5. Sres 1973 2011 security council distr general 17 march 2011 1126839 e 1126839 resolution 1973 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011, deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with resolution 1970 2011.
Understanding the russian response to the intervention in libya. English 1601029 e 090316 1601029 letter dated 4 march 2016 from the panel of experts on libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 2011 addressed to the president of the security council the panel of experts on libya established pursuant to security. They generally consist of two clearly defined sections. The adoption came after the qadhafiregime had violently responded to what. The security councils resolution authorising the use of all. Security council committee concerning libya renews, amends entry of vessel on its sanctions list. The political and security situation in libya remained critical during the reporting period, despite the efforts of the presidential council of the government. Adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011.
It would be too easy to consider that germanys abstention during the vote on resolution 1973, on libya, at the united nations security council unsc was a serious mistake caused by the inexperience of guido westerwelle, the young german minister of foreign affairs. United nations security council resolution 2016 wikipedia. Rothwell and hitoshi nasu, anu college of law, australian national university while the united nations security councils adoption of resolution 1973 1 on 17 march 2011. Security council resolution 1973 2011 eufor in libya. This renewed the mandate of the panel of experts assisting the 1970 libya sanctions committee until 15 may 2021 as well as the measures related to the illicit export from libya of petroleum until 30 april 2021. United nations s res22 2015 security council distr general 27 march 2015 resolution 22 2015 1504996 e 1504996 adopted by the security council at its 7420th meeting, on 27 march 2015 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 and all its subsequent resolutions on libya. United nations security council resolution 1973 wikipedia. The united nations security council resolution on the situation in libya is available online. Recognizing the positive developments in libya after the libyan civil war and the death of muammar gaddafi, the resolution set a date of termination for the provisions of security council resolution 1973 which allowed states to undertake all necessary measures to protect civilians and which formed. United nations resolutions are formal expressions of the opinion or will of united nations organs. Resolution 1973 is a welldrafted legal blueprint that provides intervening forces with the mandate necessary for a successful.
The sharply divided vote on resolution 1973 shows the. Understanding the russian response to the intervention in. United nations s res2174 2014 security council distr general 27 august 2014 resolution 1459959 e 1459959 2174 2014 adopted by the security council at its 7251st meeting, on 27 august 2014 the security council, recalling all its resolutions on libya since resolution 1970 2011, as well as. United nations s2016209 security council distr general 9 march 2016 original. Today, the united nations security council gave the international community mandate to intervene in order to protect the civilian population in libye, in conformity with article 7 of the. The security council resolution was proposed by france, lebanon, and the united kingdom ten security council members voted in the affirmative bosnia and herzegovina, colombia, gabon, lebanon, nigeria, portugal, south africa, and permanent members france, the united. Final report of the panel of experts on libya submitted in accordance with resolution 2441 2018. The united nations security council on friday adopted a resolution on libya.
It addressed the need to protect civilians by seeking a rapid ceasefire and setting out key elements of an orderly, stable transition to a more legitimate form of government. While the scope and limits of the authorization to use armed force in. I spent much of yesterday conducting interviews with the media about the situation in libya. Nato secretary general statement following the unscr 1973. In resolution 1973 the security council recalls its earlier resolution 1970, which together with resolution 1973 have a combined and cumulative effect. The truth is that the new resolution erodes the international law to the point of virtually killing it. On march 17, security council resolution 1973 authorized the use of all necessary measures short of an invasion and occupation of libya to protect civilians and civilianpopulated areas the first unsanctioned combat operations since the 1991 gulf war. In fact, they may well be important in helping to facilitate it.
Statement by nato secretary general, anders fogh rasmussen, following the united nations security council resolution 1973. Sres 1973 overview of security council resolutions. United nations security council resolution 2016 was unanimously adopted on 27 october 2011. Security council briefing on icc libya 9 november 2016 statement mr. Security council committee concerning libya renews, amends. Uns libya resolution 1973 is better late than never. Security council dist general 17 march 2011 resolution 1973 2011. Uns libya resolution 1973 is better late than never move helps to repair damage caused by the iraq war, and the failure then of the security council to authorise the use of force philippe sands. Libya and the united nations security council resolution.
United nations cnn jubilant libyan rebels in benghazi erupted with fireworks and gunfire after the u. Security council resolution 1973 constitutes the legal basis for the armed operation by nato and its allies in libya. United nations security council resolution 1973, on the situation in libya, is a measure that was adopted on 17 march 2011. When the united nations security council adopted resolution 1973 on march 17, 2011, the world witnessed a brief moment of legal and moral clarity. Sres1973 2011 security council distr general 17 march 2011 1126839 e 1126839 resolution 1973 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011, deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with resolution 1970 2011. Fatou bensouda, prosecutor of the international criminal court, for the presentation of the 12th report, as mandated by resolution 1970 2011. This endorsed the conclusions of the berlin conference on libya. United nations s security council interparliamentary union. It also freezes assets of libyan oil companies and the countrys central bank. The resolution imposes a nofly zone over the african state and authorizes possible military action except for ground forces. Libya and the united nations security council resolution unscr 1973 posted 24032011 by marty harris the wave of protests sweeping across the middle east in recent months has seen demands for democratic reforms and regime change in several countries, including tunisia, egypt, yemen and bahrain.