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US and UK forces join Libyan attack
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March 19, 2011
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After French aircraft began missions over Libya, attacks from the United
States and United Kingdom have begun.

Upwards of 110  have been fired by US and UK warships and submarines in
the Mediterranean Sea. Targets include the capitol of  and military
installations around the country. The attacks have been code-named
"Operation Odyssey Dawn."

In addition to French aircraft,  said that British aircraft are also
taking part in airstrikes. Cameron said that "Gaddafi has made this
happen. He has lied to the international community. He has promised a
ceasefire. He has broken that ceasefire. He continues to brutalise his
own people. The time for action has come."

Gaddafi has issued a letter to several international leaders in which he
said that "Libya is not yours. Libya is for the Libyans. The security
council resolution is invalid.  You will regret it if you dare to
intervene in our country."

== Sources == 

* http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/19/libya-air-strikes-gaddafi-france
* http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12796972



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