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The U.N. authorization establishes a ban on all flights in Libyan airspace to help protect civilians. The exceptions are:
U.S. military officials have said that a no-fly zone would typically be enforced by fighter jets.
In addition to the no-fly zone, the U.N. resolution authorizes governments to freeze assets of Libyan authorities and inspect cargo of vessels suspected of carrying arms or mercenaries, by force if necessary.