Libya now a no-fly zone

The United Nation has authorised a no-fly zone over Libya. The security council said that it will do all that is necessary –including military action- to protect civilians.

The no-fly zone establishes a ban on all flights in the airspace. The United Nations has also demanded a ceasefire, calling out for Khadafy to meet his civilians basic needs.

The Libyan leader didn’t wait to voice his disagreement. In an interview broadcast right before the security council voted on the resolution, he dismissed the United Nations, saying that he does not acknowledge their resolutions.

No votes were recorded against it. Canada voted in favour of the no-fly zone and will contribute six fighter jets to help enforce it. The jets will be based out of Italy and could be in Libya as soon as Friday.