2011 military intervention in Libya
2011 military intervention in Libya
The 2011 military intervention in Libya, initiated amid the Libyan Civil War, involved a coalition of NATO forces responding to the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which authorized the use of force to protect civilians from the regime of Muammar Gaddafi. For India, the intervention raised significant diplomatic and strategic considerations, reflecting its stance on sovereignty and non-interference. While India initially supported the humanitarian objectives of the intervention, it expressed concerns regarding the potential for mission creep and the broader implications for Middle Eastern stability. Additionally, the crisis prompted India to evacuate over 15,000 of its citizens from Libya, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities of protecting its diaspora in conflict zones.