Libya declared an immediate cease fire after yesterday's vote by the United Nations Security Council, which authorized a no-fly zone and the use of "all necessary measures" to protect civilians.The United States and its allies reacted with tepid caution, waiting to judge the Libyan government by its action. The cease fire places the United states in a precarious situation, the first being now that there is a cease fire, does the U.S. and its allies attack Libyan military positions around the rebel stronghold of Benghazi and other parts of Libya?
The president and Secretary of State have repeatedly called for the removal of Gaddafi. What is the strategy of the U.S. for his ouster? If the cease fire holds, what is the long term implication, how long will the no-fly zone last, and what other actions will the U.S. take in Libya to ensure his ouster? What happens to the Libyan people in other parts of Libya under government control? Does the U.S. and our allies intervene if Gaddafi, punishes them for supporting the rebellion?
These are only a few questions, as there are still many unanswered questions and perhaps the president's remarks today will clarify U.S. strategy.
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