A United Nations Security Council mandate ordered NATO to bomb Libya to protect civilians during the rebellion against Moammar Kadafi's four-decade rule. ... In light of this accusation, NATO released a statement saying, "Every mission is planned and executed with tremendous care to avoid civilian casualties" (McDonnell). ...
Additional rebel troops took advantage of the rioting in the capital and quickly seized several other cities, including Gao and Bamako, which have never fallen in any rebellions (New York Times). ... However, many analysts question the credibility of Captain Sanogo's statements, partly because the 1992 Constitution would require President Toure to be reinstated. ...
Fighting grew particularly tense in Aleppo recently, as the 18-month-old rebellion came to a head. ... The official state news agency released a statement that claimed, "Our heroic armed forces cleansed Daraya from remnants of armed terrorist groups who committed crimes against the sons of the town" (Holmes). ...
