At Libya Summit Britain and France Draft No Fly - other European Nations Lukewarm
Britain and France have also drafted a UN resolution calling for a no-fly zone to be put in place over Libya, to prevent pro-Gaddafi troops launching from the air, currently the primary advantage the regime’s troops have over the rebels.
On Thursday, Nato defence ministers discussed a no-fly zone but decided more planning was needed.
The EU’s foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has said the EU must work closely with the Middle East and North African region in deciding on what approach to take and that “the Arab world has to lead”.
Baroness Ashton there was “no rush to move forward” on the proposals without first securing a UN resolution.