Since NATO has taken over the mission in Libya, there have been raised concerns about its capabilities. The same day the US was scheduled to pull back from Libya, NATO requested a 48hr extension for the US to continue, raising deep concerns regarding NATO's reliance on the US.

The Chief of Staff of the NTC's opposition forces stated: "Sadly, NATO has let us down... If NATO wanted to destroy the siege around Misratah, then it could have done so days ago. They use “killing civilians” as an excuse, “we do not want to perform air strikes for fear of killing civilians”. The area that Gaddafi forces are stationed in does not have any civilians, and civilians are dying each day under the siege."

Meanwhile Gaddafi's forces have advanced in several key areas, including Zintan, Yifren and Kikkla. NATO claims their reduction in air strikes has been due to weather concerns. However, no measures have been taken in areas unaffected by weather. The cities of Misrata, Zintan, Yifren, Adjdabiya, and Kikkla are in desperate need of assistance.  Shortage of medical supplies, food and water are signaling a humanitarian crisis of great proportions. 

We demand NATO implements the UN resolution 1973 protecting the civilians from Gaddafi's brutal forces to its fullest! We cannot allow their inaction to prolong the suffering of the Libyan people.