Libya: French aircraft take action against Gaddafi
French military jets are preventing forces loyal to Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi from attacking the rebel-held city of Benghazi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy says.
It is believed to be the first act of intervention since the UN voted on Thursday for a no-fly zone over Libya.
Western and Arab leaders have been meeting in Paris to agree a course of action to confront Col Gaddafi.
"Our air force will oppose any aggression," Mr Sarkozy said and called for an immediate ceasefire.
19 Mar 2011
- From the section Europe