From NATO: On Thursday morning at 0600 GMT, NATO took sole command of international air operations over Libya.
The Alliance has the assets in place to conduct its tasks under Operation Unified Protector – the arms embargo, no-fly zone and actions to protect civilians and civilian centres.
In line with the mandate of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, NATO’s focus is on protecting civilians and civilian-populated areas against the threat of attack. (photo: Reuters)
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