Intervention (International law)

Date: 2014

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0029795

Description: Cartoon shows a New Zealand helicopter dropping 1080 pesticide on a group of militants from the extremist organisation ISIS, or Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, in Iraq and Syria. A voice from inside the helicopter says, "Now THAT's vermin control!" Text at the top of the cartoon reads, 'If NZ joins the ISIS conflict why not send DOC?..." Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0026045

Description: Britannia, with the British Prime Minister, David Cameron dangling from her trident, says 'No!'. President Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden look on dismayed. Cameron, Obama and Biden all carry toy swords. The cartoonist comments 'he should have done his homework!' On 29 August 2013 British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a parliamentary vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes, a defeat guaranteeing that Britain would play no direct role in any US attack on Bashar Assad's government as a response to the gassing of civilians earlier that month. The cartoonist's comment indicates that Cameron should have realised that after the Iraqi intervention there was little interest in Britain of repeating the same sequence of events in Syria. Colour and black and white version available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

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: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017289

Description: American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks; she says 'Unlike Iraq and Afghanistan, which didn't realize they wanted to be liberated, and so we were compelled to go there and tell them the people of Libya are dying in the streets for the ideal and so clearly we should wait to see if they really mean it!' Context - The people of Libya have risen against their despotic leader Colonel Gaddafi, demanding that he stand down and that free and democratic elections be held. Unlike the leaders in both Tunisia and Egypt who held back against the popular uprisings and so there were comparatively few deaths and both leaders have in fact departed, Colonel Gaddafi has unleashed his military might against the rebels which has resulted in thousands of deaths and his starting to get the upper hand. Britain and the US appear to be at odds over the imposition of a no-fly zone over Libya as the UK joined forces with France and Lebanon to press for a fresh UN security council resolution. Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, played down the prospects of a no-fly zone when she declared that there were "other ways" to help the opposition as she warned against unilateral action. Hillary Clinton said "It is important to underscore that unilateral action is not an option. International action must be the route we take." The cautious stance of Clinton contrasted with Hague who raised the possibility of imposing a no-fly zone without authorisation from the UN. The foreign secretary told the Commons foreign affairs select committee: "Are there some circumstances in which countries have the right to act and it is legal even without a security council resolution? From all the legal advice I have received, there are circumstances." (Guardian 16 March 2011) The White House said on Tuesday (15 March) it was exploring ways to free up some of the billions of dollars of assets seized from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's government to provide help for the Libyan opposition. President Barack Obama also planned to meet his national security team on Tuesday (15 March) to discuss how to put more pressure on Gaddafi to step down. (Reuters 15 March 2011) Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 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).

Date: 2011

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017273

Description: In the small top frame Colonel Gaddafi of Libya lies back in his chair and makes a threat 'If the west imposes a no fly zone' and in the second larger frame he leaps up and shrieks 'I'll use cockroaches!' The little Evans man says 'It's a new British tank!' Context - Colonel Gaddafi has unleashed unprecedented violence against the rebels who are attempting to overthrow the regime. The U.N. Security Council is considering a new draft resolution that includes a no-fly zone over Libya and additional economic and political sanctions but council nations remain divided on the no-fly zone proposal. The resolution is in two main parts. The no-fly zone section says the council "decides to authorize a ban on all flights in the airspace of Libya in order to help protect civilians." It authorizes member states to "take all necessary measures to enforce compliance." Another element refers to helping in the delivery of humanitarian food and supplies. (CNN By Richard Roth and Joe Vaccarello 15 March 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017373

Description: In the top two frames a father, who is sitting in an armchair reading the paper, says to his small son 'Big news son - the UN is using military action to enforce its Libya resolution!' and in the lower frame he is astonished when the boy replies 'Wow! -Heavy! - So, given all the UN resolutions it's ignored, they'll soon be attacking Israel!' Context - The UN security council resolution 1973 (2011) supporting military action against the Gaddafi regime in Libya was adopted on 17 March 2011. Military aircraft are preparing to protect the Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi after the United Nations security council voted in favour of a no-fly zone and air strikes against Muammar Gaddafi's forces. Gaddafi says the UN resolution was an act of "flagrant colonization" for which it had no legal mandate. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0017387

Description: One fly asks another where it is going for its holidays this year and the second fly replies that it was going to Libya but they've made it a no-fly zone. Context - The UN has backed international calls to create a no-fly zone over Libya and to attempt to take out Gadaffi's military bases in an effort to help rebels overthrow Colonel Gaddafi. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

Reference: DCDL-0017355

Description: The cartoon shows a map of Africa with a target over the Middle Eastern countries that are experiencing uprisings and revolution at this time. A second version includes the word at top left 'LIBYARATE' a wordplay on 'liberate' and 'Libya'. Context - The struggle in Libya between rebel forces and the Gaddafi regime. There are interventions from outside Libya and this cartoon is about the decision by the UN to use air strikes to stop the advance of forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. A diplomat on the UN Security Council told the Associated Press that Washington's ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, said the goal should be expanded from creating a no-fly zone to protecting civilians. To do this, the international community must have all the necessary tools - including authorisation to use planes, troops or ships to stop attacks by Gaddafi's air, land and sea forces. The title for this record is provided by the cartoonist and comes from the tag; it reads 'UN-der attack' which provides the clue that the cartoon is about the decision by the UN to use air strikes. (Guardian 17 March 2011) The title comes from the file tag provided by the cartoonist Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).