Intervention in Libya

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Intervention by the western forces in Libya will not solve the problem. Besides widening the gulf between the Muslim world and the West, the invasion will also jeopardise the prospects of peace in the Arab world. It is strange that the UN can see human rights violations in Libya but cannot see the maimed and mutilated bodies of Palestinian men, women and children. The western world will have to change this policy if it wants to see peace and interfaith harmony in the world. 

Instead of adopting the policy of coercion against Libya, the UN should seek a peaceful solution by engaging the Arab League and Muslim countries like Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arab. These countries can play a vital role in settling the issue amicably without any further bloodshed.

Nisar Ahmed Thakur

Islamabad