Gonzalez_Nadal

The United Nations passed two security council resolutions to intervene in the Libyan situation (UN res 1970 and 1973). Res 1970 marked the very first time in history that a nation was unanimously referred to the International Criminal Court. This is in stark contrast to the situation in Syria as both Russia and China have veto power on any SC resolution, hence nothing approaching the same measures taken in Libya have been approved. As to why China and Russia have consistently vetoed any intervention, you'll have to ask them.

Surely 'television presenter' gets some impressed responses.

A no-fly zone is a no-brainer. It was the very first UN resolution implemented in Libya and saved hundreds if not thousands of lives.

Yes 'situation' is better wording and is what I meant.