Better protection for Libyan citizens

In view of the civilian victims in Libya Nato must finally define the goal of the mission, writes the Christian-social daily Trouw: "It has taken too long for Nato to admit that its air strikes have also claimed victims among the civilian population, and it's unclear whether the alliance can be called to account for this. That would be the case if Nato overstepped its mandate. So right now only one question is relevant: what is the actual goal of the Nato operations in Libya, and does that goal justify the means being used to achieve it? ... The basis for the operation was a UN Security Council resolution, the goal of which was to protect the Libyan people. Not to expel the Libyan leader. Not to give the rebels military support. ... Nato must continue to work towards this goal in the interest of the Libyan citizens and in its own interest of securing a hopefully stable situation in the Mediterranean region."

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