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Originally Posted by the_tyrant
Isn't there an arms embargo or something?
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Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your viewpoint, UNSCR 1970 only specifies an arms embargo with relation to Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. It did not mention any rebel group.
The question to be considered: Is Libyan Arab Jamahiriya the country of Libya or just the current sovereign government of Libya?
One can interpret this question in several ways. Involved parties usually choose to interpret it to their advantage.
If the UNSCR subcommittee approves the sale/delivery of weapons to the rebels, it would not be a violation of UNSCR 1970. Whether this has occurred, I don't know.