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No-fly Zone
Despite Demands, Syria No-Fly Zone a No-Go for US
The Obama administration’s promise to limit U.S. military engagement against Islamic State militants makes it difficult to accept Turkey’s terms for joining the fight in neighboring Syria.
TIMELINES: NATO’s first ever military action is the enforcement of a no-fly zone where Feb. 28, 1994?
NATO’s first ever military action is the enforcement of a no-fly zone where Feb. 28, 1994?
France Endorses Libya No-Fly Zone, Plans Still Up in the Air
France urged G-8 foreign ministers meeting in France on Monday to support a no-fly zone over Libya, but no agreement has been reached yet.
Arab League Backs No-Fly Zone
The League of Arab States said Saturday that it supports a no-fly zone over Libya. The league also said it recognizes the members of the rebel-created government in Libya as the country’s legitimate leaders.