Looking At Arab League's Position On Libya Military Action

from National Public Radio

Over the weekend, Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa said that the Western bombing campaign "differs from the goal of imposing a no-fly zone." He said, "We want the protection of civilians and not bombing other civilians." By Monday, Moussa had backed off those comments. So just what is the position of the Arab League now? Melissa Block talks with Nassif Hitti, head of the League of Arab States Mission in Paris.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, March 22, 2011