Libya 2011 Flashcards
1
Q
what happened as part of the Arab spring ?
A
libyans demonstrated against gaddafi
2
Q
how long had gaddafi been in power?
A
40 years
3
Q
was he elected?
A
no - acted as de facto leader
4
Q
what did gaddafi do in response to the arab spring?
A
repressed citizens and killed them
5
Q
what did the UN do as part of R2P
A
authorised GB and FR to launch air strikes and ground troops into libya to protect citizens
6
Q
what had been achieved by october 2011?
A
gaddafi dead - new govt in place
7
Q
what were the pros of this intervention?
A
gaddafi removed, citizens protected
8
Q
what were the cons of this intervention?
A
no long term planning - insurgent groups made use of power vacuums, lack of stable long term government, issues over sovereignty
