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| Turkish president says intervention in Libya decided only by UN |
| 2011-03-15 |
| (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Monday any military intervention in Libya could only be decided by the United Nations, aka the Oyster Bay Chowder and Marching Society Security Council, rejecting a role played by NATO in such actions. "We believe that anything that could be done should merely be the result of a UN decision under the framework of international law and legitimacy," Gul told a joint presser with visiting Croatian President Ivo Josipovic. He also voiced objection to an intervention by NATO in Libya, where deadly conflicts continue following anti-government protests that swept the country last month. "It is not appropriate for NATO to intervene directly against Libya. Moreover, the Libyan people, government and opposition forces do not want foreign soldiers in their country," Gul said. Earlier on Monday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the two-day Leaders of Change Summit in Istanbul that Turkey objects NATO military intervention against Libya, saying that military does not help find solution in that country. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 And when the UN made its resolute and final DECISION, China and Russia would veto it. But seriously folks, the UN would THEN have to GET some military troops to DO the deed of establishing a No-fly zone and then ENFORCING it. Yeah? Who would volunteer for that little task? Croatia? The French? I know ....the fearless US Postal service AND the dog! Under the framework of International Law and LEGITIMACY you can make a big stain in the bed if you just smile, lay there, and relax. I say we listen to the prescient and wise President of Turkey. (PBUH). |
| Posted by: Dribble2716 2011-03-15 09:44 |