From civilian uprising, to states intervening The United States
and allies intervened for the first time in an Arab state that
is in the midst of the new revolution. “Why did this happen? Who
will benefit?” And furthermore, “Should the US have intervened?”
US was Needed By Maggie Konstantine On March 19, a little more
than a month after the rise of the Libyan people against Colonel
Muammar Gaddafi, the United States and its allies launched
missiles targeting government air defense sites. After UN
sanctions and arms embargos were issued, Gaddafi continued his
military campaign, killing his own people. As a result, this
necessitated U.S. and international intervention. For over 40
years Gaddafi has dictated his people with harsh rule of law and
terror, allegedly committing numerous human rights violations
and murdering many of his opponents. When the Libyan people
gained the courage to collectively oppose the ruler in February,
his grip on power tightened to maintain control of the country.
CNN reported Gaddafi