| UN Security Council Resolution 1970 | ||
|---|---|---|
 Libyan opposition in Benghazi during the uprising | ||
| Date | 26 February 2011 | |
| Meeting no. | 6,491 | |
| Code | S/RES/1970 (Document) | |
| Subject | Peace and security in Africa | |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 was a measure adopted unanimously by the UN Security Council on 26 February 2011. It condemned the use of lethal force by the government of Muammar Gaddafi against protesters participating in the Libyan Civil War, and imposed a series of international sanctions in response.[1][2]
The Security Council resolution marked the first time a country was unanimously referred to the International Criminal Court by the council.[3]
It has been alleged by Le Figaro that France openly violated the resolution by parachuting weapons to Libyan rebels (see lower).
- ^ "In swift, decisive action, Security Council imposes tough measures on Libyan regime, adopting Resolution 1970 in wake of crackdown on protesters". United Nations. 26 February 2011.
- ^ "Resolution 1970 (2011)" (PDF). International Criminal Court. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "India backs UN sanctions against Libya". Times of India. 27 February 2011.