Libya is one of the countries involved in revolts earlier this spring. The country has been lead by Muammar el-Qaddafi. He has been in power since 1969, and is one of the last dictators in power. When a rebel army formed, it seemed as though Libya was going to erupt into a war. The United Nations Security Council stepped in and authorized American and European forces to perform an airstrike on March 19.
In the last week, NATO, Arab and African leaders met with Libyan rebels to discuss possibilities for the future. France and Britain called for more airstrikes with more power. It was revealed that the U.S. was continuing airstrikes despite President Obama saying they were pulling out. Yesterday, France and Britain announced they would send in troops to help improve the techniques of the rebels and help them overthrow Qaddafi. Many Americans are concerned about the implications of aiding Libya. The nation is still deeply entrenched in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and many are afraid of a full-fledged war in Libya.
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