Flimsy international laws
A spectacular revolution has overthrown Gaddafi's government in Libya. A very well-equipped civilian population engaged in armed battles against the army for 6 months. It's evident, conceded in many cases, that France, UK and the USA armed civilians and parachuted weapons to rebel groups (The Guardian, UK, June 30, 2011) though Mr. Obama recently started denying it. NATO even provided naval support for the flank attack on Tripoli. I draw your attention to the 'legality' (or the lack thereof) of arming civilian populations - regardless the end. The actions violated the UN arms embargo on Libya, not to mention - the country's sovereignty. In this era of ends justifying means, international courts, laws and conventions will bend over backwards for the rich or well-represented nations.
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