League of Arab States

Date: 2011

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0017370

Description: The caricature depicts Amr Moussa, an Egyptian diplomat who is the Secretary-General of the Arab League, a 22-member forum representing Arab nations. Context - Amr Moussa has criticized international strikes on Libya, saying they have caused civilian deaths. The Arab League's support for a no-fly zone last week helped overcome reluctance in the West for action in Libya. The U.N. authorized not only a no-fly zone but also "all necessary measures" to protect civilians. Amr Moussa says the military operations have gone beyond what the Arab League backed. (Associated Press 20 Mar 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017394

Description: A tank with a face and head scarf that bears the words 'Arab League' rolls towards Libya and fires a little flag printed with the word 'Bang!' Context - The war in Libya between Gaddafi's forces and Libyan rebels. The United Nations have given NATO a command-and-control role, a development that allows an anxious US military to retreat to the sidelines. The countries involved in enforcing the zone had linked their participation to regional backing but Arab diplomatic solidarity endorsing military action wobbled on Sunday, when the league's secretary general, Amr Moussa, suggested early strikes on Muamar Gaddafi's military may have gone beyond their intended scope and could be imperilling civilians. However, in a meeting on Monday with the UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, Moussa appeared to be back on board. An emergency meeting of the Arab League in Cairo on Tuesday looms as a crucial test of will for the regional body, which has been caught between a desire to see Colonel Gaddafi gone and reluctance to be seen to have the US, or Europe, do its bidding. (Guardian - Martin Chulov 22 March 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).