U.S. Hands Over Libya ‘No-Fly Zone’ Command to NATO
- Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:15pm by
Meredith Jessup
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BRUSSELS (AP) – After days of hard bargaining among its members, NATO agreed late Thursday to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya – but not other military operations there.
The agreement will allow the United States to hand over command and control of part of the international operation, as it has been eager to do. But it appeared that some NATO members balked at any involvement in attacks on targets on the ground.
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who announced the NATO agreement in Brussels, said the alliance operation would proceed in parallel with the bombing campaign carried out by coalition aircraft. NATO officials said they expected to begin operations within 72 hours.
“At this moment there will still be a coalition operation and a NATO operation,” Fogh Rasmussen said. “We are considering whether NATO should take on the broader responsibility in accordance with the U.N. Security Council resolution, but that decision has not been reached yet.”
U.S. warplanes will continue flying strike missions over Libya, the Pentagon said earlier Thursday.
NATO’S top decision-making body, the North Atlantic Council, had been struggling for six days to reach an agreement on using its military command and control capability to coordinate the operation in Libya. The logjam appeared to have broken earlier Thursday when Turkey, which had sought assurances that the NATO operation would be limited, finally gave its assent. The alliance needs the approval of all 28 members to take such action.
Turkey’s parliament authorized the government to participate in military operations in Libya, including the no-fly zone. Turkey is NATO’s only Muslim member.
Before the approval of the mission, hundreds of people, including members of left-wing political parties, protested against the deployment outside Turkey’s Parliament as well as the U.S. Embassy, where protesters chanted slogans against NATO and Stavridis’ visit.
Separately, the 27 European Union heads of government, also in Brussels for a summit, issued a statement saying the EU stood ready to assist in building a new Libya “in cooperation with the United Nations, the Arab League, the African Union and others.”
In Rome, Italy‘s parliament approved the country’s involvement in Libya with back-to-back votes in both houses. The lower Chamber of Deputies gave its approval on Thursday, a day after the Senate.
Italy has offered the coalition attacking military targets in Libya the use of seven military bases for its aircraft. It has also made available eight of its own jets for use in missions. But it has been pushing for NATO to take over command of the operation.
Author’s note: This post was edited from its original version to include Secretary of State Clinton’s full remarks.
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Comments (63)
GoingBeck
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 10:44pmNATO is US. Smoke and mirrors.
Report Post »psst
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 10:32pmBuchanan made a great comment some time ago.
He said since the old USSR is gone, NATO should have been disbanded. The reason NATO was created was to counter the old Warsaw Pact. Some of which ,I think is now part of the EU or itching to join.
So, why is NATO still alive and costing US “munny” that we have to borrow from the Chinee Commie.
There is no reason for NATO to exist. Buchanan said we are defending an area that has a bigger population (EU)and are now richer than US.
Let the Brits take care of themselves, the Germans take care of themselves and so on. France corporates w/ NATO but is not a member.
Now the Poseur Marxist Moslem is putting American forces under foreign command.
Separately, the 27 European Union heads of government, also in Brussels for a summit, issued a statement saying the EU stood ready to assist in building a new Libya “in cooperation with the United Nations, the Arab League, the African Union and others.”
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Ok Get to it. Brung it On Oh yeah, the A-rabble League. They asked the West to help them to assist in their no-fly efforts.in Libya.
Soetoro and the Euros does not speak A-rabble too well.They thought they were being asked to help the A-rabble coalition military planes by send a few extra jets to help them in their efforts to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya.
The trouble w/ the translation was the A-rabble spokesman saying “Yes, the A-rabbles wanted the West to help Libya get rid of flies and establish a zone where no fly was allowed.
Can you believe this. Now we are in a waa because of a damn fly.
This CIC(commie in charge) has got to go ASAP.
Do you think he’s gonna go? Or is he here for life?
James
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 10:52pmHannity had Al Sharpton, that great and outstanding international statesman on tonight. Sharpton cleared everything up and now I feel better. Hannity should have him on again, say in 30 or 40 years.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 9:30pmBLACK HAWK DOWN
Report Post »May God help our military and the USA!!!!
Rob
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 9:21pmThe once great United States… pitiful.
Report Post »truth is between the lies
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:59pmI am surprised it was turned over. It is my belief obama is a member of the muslim brotherhood. They are taking over the middle east. And gadaffi has fought them back so our great president who wouldnt intervene for genocide is now stepping in to help his brothers. The so called civilains getting killed are attacking the military over there as in revolution. Just surprising there are so many revolutions in a row. Like domino`s they fall. I may be wrong but i think not. We need gadaffi to be in charge over there or they will soon becoming here. And obama will hand over the keys to the nation. 9-11 was a decoy for the real plan of getting one of thier own in power here in the usa and the people are blind to this fact. We call him muslim they call us racist. This isn`t about racism its about pretecting our constitution that obama has sought to piss all over. I will vote for hillary beofre i will ever vote for the terrorist in office.
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:49pmget our troops OUT of the middle east before it implodes
Report Post »kitchenjoe
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:08pmA wise man once said that the greatest will be the servant. A servant does not care who gets credit but will do what needs to be done because he/she sees a need and will fill it. On the other hand are people who are only concerned what I want, and what I can do, and by the way did you know I am the smartest person here, and I want you to know it. We pretty much know which catergory BHO fits in this picture. (I am sorry, I could just not bring myself to say ‘leader’ on that one)
Report Post »obama_binpharteen
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:03pmHillary Clinton said all members of the alliance had authorized military authorities to develop an operations plan for NATO to take on the broader civilian protection mission under resolution 1973.
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Does “broader” mean anywhere else other than Libya?
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:47pmObama wants global government,and he thinks that he is the one who will be chosen to lead it.Cant you see he puts himself above everyone.
Report Post »Nobamazone
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 9:52pmI have thought that from the time he took office, he has been campaigning for it all along
Report Post »ICANHANDLETHETRUTH
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:31pmI do not trust obama and his cronies, there is somethinh strange going on with this one. It just makes us look weak… or is that his goal ?
Report Post »SUEB
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:19pmIt was very distracting….was waiting for someone to jump out and say GOTCHA
Report Post »SUEB
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:18pmI didn’t hear a word she said….I kept watching the door behind her….someone kept peaking …do you see that?
Report Post »texanpatriot
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:15pmFumbling….bumbling….rookies….good lord. This is pathetic. Come on 2012.
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:14pmhow is what this group of freaks is doing ever going to be undone.? They are giving the middle east to the Islamic extremist. May God have mercy on us
Report Post »geonj
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:13pmsince we are the largest force in nato, it stands to reason that we will be at the forefront of this backdoor war. the libyan people started this rebellion. if qadaffi crushes them it is no skin off of my nose. it is an internal matter for libya. screw all of this one world, internationalism. we have enough domestic problems to take care of here. not the least of is the 1% of our population of this country that are muslim and think tthey have a say in this country. sorry, judeo-christian country here. muslims to the back of the bus. lets keep sharia law from entering our courts through the backdoor by liberal judges and politally correct liberal wusses.
Report Post »APatriotFirst
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:09pmAll roads are leading to an attack against Israel.
Report Post »obama_binpharteen
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:15pmThe one thing Israel needs to do at this point is be patient and don’t give in to the pressure. This should not be the Casey moment where the bullied kicks the bullies a$$. Turn the other cheek.
Report Post »Nobamazone
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 9:50pmand most of here have read the end of The Book, so we how it turns out
Report Post »God bless Israel! The definitly are going to need Him
obama_binpharteen
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:06pmI said this on another post, but Glenn Beck pushed home what appears to be the real reason this entire thing is happening. The U.N. says this is a humanitarian mission for Libya, protecting innocent civilians from slaughter, etc. On the other hand, you have Hamas pushing Israel to launch a full scale attack against the poor defenseless Palestinians. If that happens, NATO then sends all its forces to Israel to protect those Palestinians. If you watched his show today, I’m sure you would have gotten a better description.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:27pmYes – and I hope what he talked about really gets to the whole nation. Spread the word about it. I have a feeling he’s right on. It’s the “great push” for all of those who hate America, capitalism, Jews (destruction of Israel), Christianity by uniting with all the different “groups” – using “the end justifies the means” belief they’ve been planning for years and using Obama of course to implement before he leaves – which can’t be too soon!!!!!!!!
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:00pmI am SO DISGUSTED WITH THIS ADMINISTRATION.
And…WHERE the heck are the REPUBLICANS on this?
Something BAD ( other than what we already know and see) is going on.
What else can Obama GIVE AWAY?
Report Post »He’s given Brazil the Oil Business and now Nato the Military –
whether its the full or partial military control – IT’S STILL BAD.
icareabouttheusa
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:08pmAmerica – RUAWAKEYET?
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:52pmThe fact that she hasn’t come out yet – let’s you know THEY HAVE NO CLUE…AGAIN!
They haven’t since starting this MESS.
They are probably running a test of which LIE sounds better.
Report Post »i want the truth
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:36pmYes by now they are scrambling.. (not eggs) But, sure as s**t you know they are watching the NCAA games.
Report Post »ICANHANDLETHETRUTH
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:42pmMaybe obama is giving her some advise before she speaks………. mean while we waite………….
Report Post »Whostolemypig
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:40pmThis is definitely going to be a classic cluster.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:48pmwow.my thoughts exactly “”"”"”" circle jerk!!!!!!! we are 70% of the u n and the so called nato forces, this cannot end well,where is congress????? wake up idiots you have been rendered useless by obama.
Report Post »karenjerry
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:40pmI have a feeling this isn’t going to look very much like the United States military power I had the previledge to see since childhood. We have become the wimps of the world under the leadership of Barry candy a… Obama.
Report Post »Man oh Man….never thought I would see the day…………God have mercy on us all.
Guys…….we are being played…….
Please turn to God for leadership
GONESURFING
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:21pmShe hasn’t even spoken yet, but I.m waiting.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:44pmTime for Congress to impeach and convict. It’s now or never. Dems had better realize they are being stripped of their power as well.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:51pmStill waiting.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:20pmSo…Our Military is going under UN control?
Time for a COUP….
Report Post »Just_Bubba
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:44pmSimply setting the stage for a UN force (including our troops) on a corner near you soon. Each step brings us just a little closer to their end game. Not too evident is it? Can you say NWO?
Report Post »psst
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 10:03pm@Just_Bubba.
Report Post »Damn right. I can say NWO.
OWG also.
eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:18pmIF…she says they are going to TURN OVER THE US MILITARY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE UN COUNCIL…..
Report Post »THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY BAD MOVE FOR US.
GONESURFING
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:23pmOr Nato control.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:25pmWell, thats a relief…….we uneducated, ignorant sheep are going to have Auntie Hillary explain to us why her and her buddies are soooo much smarter than us……Nothing to see here folks, just go back to your placid grazing like the masters want….and forget that crazy conspiracy theory stuff about how we are being sold a bill of goods, while gas is being poured on us and our country and the radicals are fighting for the opportunity to light the match.
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:30pmOur armed forces are being sold out by the Obama Administration!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:36pmSince when does the USA “turn over” our Military? … Obama Administration .. .never mind.
When does “anything” rise to the level of impeachabl?e … Obama goes to war without the Congress … Congress had better wake up because they are becoming irrelevant.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:44pmThe fact that they are running so late just shows that they have no idea what they are doing.
eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:49pm@ GONESURFING…
I’m sorry…but that’s who I meant – NATO.
But, it sounds like who it will be turned over to..
EXTREMELY BAD.
Obama is ONE BIG MISTAKE – and I HOPE everyone who voted for this *&^&*%$% see’s it.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:52pmDoes anyone remember Somalia, watch Blackhawk Down. A great example of US under UN control. Other countries don’t care if they lose soldiers, especially if they are US Soldiers. The other countries won’t stick their necks out for rescue or support and everything will be a commitee vote. Plus they will set rules of engagement.
Let’s just contract our part out to another country and say we are involved.
Obama, W T F.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:04pmOur Constitution is being violated. Who will protect OUR Republic, Hillary?
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:08pmSo it’s been turned over to Nato. We should have stayed out of it in the first place, and have let the French and others do this if they wanted. Hillary… blah blah blah
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:08pmHoly Cow, I think my TV’s broke, there is this horrible screeching coming out……nevermind, it’s just Hillary speaking. I thought I had to go buy a new TV there for a minute. I wonder if Obama is forwarding all of the 3AM calls to her phone, I guess it’s not too much fun being the Pres. anymore, it’s not all just golf and dinners….oh, wait, for him it is. Nevermind.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:14pmArabs don’t want to bomb Libya, so what are their planes for? What a crock!
Why won’t you take questions, Hillary? Tyrant says, tyrant does, period??
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 7:57pmhttp://www.popmodal.com/video/1374/United-Nations-Exposed–Part-1
the U.N. is VERY happy with the precedent this administration is starting.
this has been their top priority for yrs.
interesting little fact……….libya was peaceful until the U.N. kicked the king out yrs ago.
they have a habit of causing the conflicts before they volunteer to help fix them
please share these videos with everyone you know
Report Post »Rogue
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:00pmfunny how they tell us the US is backing out, yet we make up the majority of NATO assets that will be used until this ends… and it could be years with such a muddled, incoherent strategy in place.
Gadhafi has very little to fear at this point from rag-tag rebels. He’s got billions of dollars to pay mercenaries, and has plenty of firepower to hold out as long as he wants to. Just wait until he starts killing civilians at a faster pace through indesciminant bombing (bomb civilian areas, and blame all the deaths on NATO strikes)…. NATO will be forced to send in troops, and that means US boots on the ground and blood in the sand. I hope I’m wrong, but I can see this getting out of hand very quickly with no real leadership, and US commanders sitting on the sidelines.
Report Post »UncleBuck
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:24pmA war where we are putting the majority of personnel and materiel but we are not there. Sounds like our forces in Iraq, we’ve pulled out all of our combat forces…. but there are still 50.000 there. A war by any other name is still a war….. unless you are a community organizer….. thanks Barry.
Report Post »omni
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 9:03pmAll because this cretin Obama let his mouth overload his a$$ (again). Arrrghhh
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 9:05pmObama must think War is a video game, make a mistake, hit reset…no problem.
The only thing I don’t think he understands is “Men get killed”
But hey, he did sacrifice a whole 2 hours of his vacation. Thanks Barrack.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 10:28pmDoes this now mean it is a world war. Correct me if i’m wrong
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 11:08pmNot quite a World War, I think Fiji needs to get involved and at least one country from South America, if Canada jumps in, it’s officially WW III.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 11:19pmWhat I see on this website is some random insults, but no opinions. I think you need help.
- Is the United States doing the right thing? Should we be offering humanitarian and military help to Libyans or not?
- The US took total control of this effort from day 1, and is now transferring the burden to other countries. Does that make sense? Are we ceding world leadership to the French?
- Should the US never step in when people of a country are being slaughtered?
What I see on this website is serious flakiness. Glenn is being coy and taking both sides at the same time, as is Gingrich. Palin isn’t tweeting, and won’t until she figures out which way the wind is blowing. The other Republican nominees are silent.
Blazers, take a stand! What do you believe?!
I know that you have to object to anything President Obama does, but is there any wiggle room for thinking he might be doing the right thing but say he’s doing everything wrong?
Report Post »OhmEye
Posted on March 25, 2011 at 3:05amAlthough I realize I’ll probably end up on the same terrorist watch list as military veterans and fundamentalist christians, I’ve got to say this. I see a simple solution to 90%+ of the foolishness we are witnessing in this country. We need to require all public servants to submit to a drug and alcohol testing program. Since our government administrators, representatives and court justices are clearly in “safety-sensitive” positions, it is only fitting that we put them through pre-employment drug screening and random testing. These people would certainly have to pee in a cup after this “reasonable suspicion” episode.
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