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March 18, 2011

Libya Declares Ceasefire After U.N. Authorizes No-Fly Zone 
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International forces are threatening to launch airstrikes inside Libya
following Thursday's vote by the U.N. Security Council to authorize a
no-fly zone over Libya, and to undertake "all necessary measures" to
protect civilians against leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi's forces. Earlier
today, Libya's Foreign Minister announced an immediate end of military
operations.

U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice: "This resolution demands an immediate
ceasefire and a complete end to violence and attacks against civilians.
Responding to the Libyan people and to the League of Arab states the
Security Council has authorized the use of force including enforcement
of a no-fly zone to protect civilian areas targeted by Col. Gaddafi, his
intelligence and security forces and his mercenaries."



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