Video: Debate continues over Libya no-fly zone

Debate continues over Libya no-fly zone
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[News] The Arab League Calls for a No-Fly Zone Over Libya

Mar 13, 2011, 10:16am

Analysis: Arab League backs no-fly zone in Libya

Analysis: " The Arab League's decision lays the groundwork for foreign powers to consider a no-fly zone over Libya. The league also reportedly decided to recognize a rebel council as the representative of the Libyan people. The decision, announced on Egyptian state television, ends weeks of debate among Arab nations, overcoming widespread resistance to the idea of foreign intervention in an Arab member state. Al Jazeera's James Bays, reporting from the capital Cairo, puts the decision into perspective. " Related: [...]

While the United Nations continues to debate the idea of implementing a no-fly zone over Libya, the rebels are calling for one urgently.

Considerably under armed they want to stop pro-Gaddafi forces from attacking them from the air.

Uploaded: March 3, 2011 3:03am

Length: 01:03

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