Coalition War on Libya (FW)

The UN Coalition No Fly Zone was established on March 19, 2011 following the civil war crisis in Libya. It is currently operated by a coalition of several nations, following UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which allowed a United Nations led No Fly Zone against Libya.

Libyan Civil War
The 2011 Libyan uprising began as a series of protests and confrontations beginning February 15, 2011 in the North African state of Libya against Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule with protesters calling for his ousting and for immediate democratic elections. By the end of February, it had escalated into an armed conflict with rebels controlling Benghazi and other cities in much of the eastern part of the country, Gaddafi controlling Tripoli in the west with fighting and casualties fast-approaching the scale of a civil war. In early March, Gaddafi's forces, greatly outnumbering and out-powering the rebel ranks, rallied and were victorious at several coastal cities including Brega, Ra's Lanuf and Bin Jawad, then, coerced by international pressure, declaring a cease-fire on March 18, though they continued to bomb and shell Misurata and on March 19 began an attack on Benghazi. Hours after Gaddafi's unilateral cease-fire declaration, The United Nations endorsed multinational military intervention against Gaddafi.

Coalition War
A series of nations have strongly condemned Gaddafi's use of force against civilians during the early protests and have continued to be critical of Gaddafi as the conflict escalated. The Allied States, Canada, the Union of Everett, East Asian Federation, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, and Russia have all imposed sanctions on Gaddafi, many including travel bans on the longtime leader, members of his family, and top officials in his government. The United Nations Security Council passed an initial resolution freezing the assets of Gaddafi and ten members of his inner circle and restricting their travel. The resolution also referred the regime in Tripoli to the International Criminal Court for investigation. On March 10th, France recognized the National Transitional Council as the official government of Libya. On March 17th, a further resolution was announced which authorized member states to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya and "to take all necessary measures... to protect civilians and civilian populated areas under threat of attack in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, including Benghazi, while excluding an occupation force", as well as a ceasefire between pro- and anti-Gaddafi forces. On March 19th, France and the United Kingdom officially announced their military intervention and leadership of the United Nations Coalition with Operation Ellamy and Opération Harmattan. On the same day, British and French jets began flying over Libya and attacking Libyan military vehicles, while American and British Tomahawk missiles and Storm Shadow missiles were launched at key Libyan targets.

Timeline

 * Israel calls for international response to Libya's killing of protesters.
 * Two Libyan fighters are shot down by unidentified aircraft following an air strike against civilians. A Libyan attack helicopter is also struck over the city of Banghazi.
 * OIS sends a peacekeeping mission to raise awareness and foster an immediate democratic election to impeach Muammar al-Gaddafi. Meanwhile, thousands of OIS troops disguised as protestors push along protests, despite widespread opposition, arguing that Libyan sovereignty is illegally violated.
 * Defying OIS pressure, Libyan President Gadhafi orders the Libyan military to pass out weapons to gangs of pro-regime supporters to terrorize protesters.
 * United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Libya and forwards the case to the International Criminal Court.
 * OIS suspends membership for Libya, and places sanctions.
 * The Federation Air Forces' 1st Wide Area Response Division is forward deployed to the Mediterranean, to prepare for possible enforcement of a no-fly zone over Libya.
 * Two squads of the Allied States Fifth Air Force, based out of Nigeria, arrive in Benghazi, Libya. They are expected to use Benina International Airport as their hub for the peacekeeping operation.
 * The aircraft carrier Sao Paulo is stationed on the coast of the Libyan city Surt. It is expected to enforce the no-fly zone which could be put in place over Libya. Grand Marshal Bolivar has expressed his concern for the Libyan people, and has frozen all assets of the Libyan government in the UFSA.
 * UN Security Council approves Libyan No-Fly Zone.
 * Everetti PDS satellites target known Libyan air defenses and open fire to clear the way and secure airspace for UN air patrols.
 * The Atlantic Fleet of the UFSA is positioned two hundred miles off of Libyan shoreline. The fleet is filled with the NAC Army Bodies and the Army Body of Brazil. If the United Nations does not allow a coalition to invade Libya, the UFSA will declare war and free it themselves.
 * With the recent artillery strikes on Benina International Airport in Benghazi where two Allied States Air Force squads are based, the Allied States wars Libya to "...not so much as aim in the direction of the airport again..." "...in doing so will be met with full retaliation."
 * Colonel Moammar Gadhafi announces an immediate cease-fire and halt of all military operations in Libya, after the UN Security Council authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya.
 * The UFSA's fleet begins open bombartment onto Libya's capitol, Tripoli, and the aquatic transports begin to move toward the coast.
 * The Satellite Defence Network is activated, and it begins to fire on Libyan Military units firing at civilians. It also aims at Gadafi's fortress in Tripoli.
 * After several flashes of light, Eastern Libya loses all power. All electronics in the region fail.
 * UFSA Army troops strom the Tripoli Harbor, and seize the surrounding area. Tanks (Puma and Jaguar Class) soon come to reinforce the UFSA Army. The streets are soon a large battle ground between the UFSA and Pro-Gaddafi Forces. Following the seize of the harbor, the SANV Sao Paulo begins launching planes to raid any Pro-Gaddafi bases in the region. The **SDN fires on any high-threat target. Searches also begin for any chemical stocks owned by Pro-Gaddafi forces.
 * Squads of the Allied States Air Force destroy several Libyan ground targets near the city of Benghazi.
 * EVS Victory is deployed to Benghazi to provide electricity support. EVNS Mercy docks in Benghazi to provide medical assistance to hospitals without power.
 * The SANV Durdao arrives to replace the Indian Ship stranded in Benghazi.
 * Libyan pro-Gadhafi forces disregard the UN No Fly Zone and commense an attack on Benghazi taking advantage of a fully disabled rebel opposition.
 * The Allied States Air Force squads in Benghazi make quick work of the pro-Gadhafi air forces. More Allied States forces are expected to arrive in days.
 * The South American Armed Forces in Libya leave. All ships, planes, soldiers, and tanks return to South America.
 * Everetti fighters commense operations over Libya to enforce the No Fly Zone along with French air forces.
 * EVS Quincy Massachusetts class Battleship battle group arrives off the coast of Libya and begins operations against ground targets and missile attacks against Tripoli. Everetti fighters push into airspace over pro-Gadhafi held regions to take out vital airbases and supplies.