UN Approval of No-Fly Zone Over Libya
Text of Security Council Resolution 1973
On March 17, 2011, by a vote of 20 in favor with 5 abstentions, the United Nations Security Council approved a “no-fly zone” over Libya and authorized “all necessary measures” to protect civilians. The text of the resolution follows. 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), Expressing grave concern at the deteriorating situation, the escalation of violence, and the heavy civilian casualties, Reiterating the responsibility of the Libyan authorities to protect the Libyan population and reaffirming that parties to armed conflicts bear…
