Libya - intervention Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What happened in Libya?
A
Gadaffi ruled as an authoritarian dictator (1969-2011)
2011 Arab Spring - protests against Gadaffi escalated into civil war
2014 civil war - conflict between fragmented govt
2
Q
What happened in 2004?
A
Trade embargoes by USA and EU lifted
UN lifted sanctions
…following apologies made by Libya about Lockerbie bombings?
3
Q
Who intervened during the Arab Spring? What did they do?
A
NATO intervened militarily
Cited R2P (responsibility to protect) to stop attacks on civilians
Gadaffi overthrown + killed - but power vacuum has led to ongoing conflict
4
Q
What other intervention has Libya faced?
A
UN-led peace talks and arms embargo
Ineffective 2020 ceasefire agreement (UN)
+humanitarian aid (e.g. MCF doctors without borders)
