Libya

Libya seems to be descending further into chaos.

-Gaddaffi has refused to step down and there is no sign that he will cede power peacefully.

-Attacks continue to be carried out against protesters- many have been killed or injured.

-The protesters have realized Gaddaffi will not step down, so they are attempting to take control of the state by seizing strategic locations (primarily oil cities) in Libya and engaging in armed conflict with the state.

-The state has launched air strikes on these locations.

-The fact that air strikes have been carried out has the international community questioning if it should impose a 'no-fly-zone' over Libya. This would mean Libya, along with the international community could not fly within Libyan airspace. If an airplane was sent into Libyan airspace the international community, who is imposing the ban, could shoot the plane down. This could have major global consequences. On the other hand, a 'no-fly-zone' would serve to protect Libyan civilians.

-As of right now it looks as though Libya will continue spiraling into civil war (a war fought amongst members of the same nation).