Nato positions in detail |
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| Country | Military involvement | Diplomatic position |
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Source: Nato, news agencies, BBC Analysis and Research |
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France |
Yes, conducting air strikes and sending military advisors to assist the rebels |
Wants bombing campaign to intensify and has urged other countries to commit more aircraft. Insists Col Gaddafi must step down |
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UK |
Yes, conducting air strikes and sending military advisors to assist the rebels |
As above |
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US |
Yes, has conducted air strikes |
Insists Col Gaddafi must step down. Providing 'non-lethal' supplies to the rebels |
|
Canada |
Yes, conducting air strikes |
Backs the mission, and reports claim the country is considering sending more planes |
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Belgium |
Yes, conducting air strikes |
Backs the mission but has expressed opposition to arming the rebels |
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Norway |
Yes, conducting air strikes |
Rejects claim Nato not doing enough. Wants the focus to shift to finding a political solution |
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Denmark |
Yes, conducting air strikes |
Has expressed opposition to arming rebels |
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Italy |
Yes, involved in reconnaissance missions and sending military advisors to assist the rebels |
Supports the no-fly zone but says it will not order its aircraft in Libya to open fire |
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Spain |
Yes, involved in reconnaissance missions only |
Supports the no-fly zone, but rejects involvement in ground attacks |
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Netherlands |
Yes, involved in reconnaissance missions only |
Another supporter of the no-fly zone, but the country says it will not change its military commitments unless a new UN resolution is approved |
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Albania |
Yes, recently opened ports and airports for Nato use |
"Fully supports" current operations |
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Bulgaria |
Yes, has a Navy frigate involved |
It says humanitarian intervention and working towards a ceasefire are the priorities |
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Greece |
Yes, jets, a vessel and military bases in use |
Stresses the need for political solution of the crisis |
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Romania |
Yes, one vessel involved |
Happy to support Nato's lead. Believes Col Gaddafi should relinquish power |
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Croatia |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Czech Republic |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Estonia |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Hungary |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Iceland |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Latvia |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Lithuania |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Luxembourg |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Poland |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Portugal |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Slovakia |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Slovenia |
None |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
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Germany |
None |
Abstained from voting on the UN resolution, but says it supports the aims of the mission. Rejects offensive action |
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Turkey |
Yes, navy ships and a submarine involved |
Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution. Rejects offensive action |
Libya: Where do Nato countries stand?
Just 15 of Nato's 28 member states, plus three partner countries - Qatar, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates - are contributing in some way to the military operation in Libya. So, what is each country's position? Explore the graphic and table below to find out more.
Nato's divisions
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1
Would escalate military action
- UK
- France
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2
Conducting airstrikes
- US
- Canada
- Belgium
- Norway
- Denmark
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3
Reconnaissance missions only
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
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4
Offering some military support
- Albania
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Romania
- Turkey
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5
No military support
- Croatia
- Czech Rep
- Estonia
- Germany
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
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