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by NicoJuicy 1567 days ago
Extension for 2 months was requested.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_military_intervention_i...

> Libya's new government requested that its mission be extended to the end of the year,[39] but on 27 October, the Security Council unanimously voted to end NATO's mandate for military action on 31 October.[40]

Libyan volunteers ( i suppose civilians) where literally the majority of the troops against Khadaffi ( > 200 k. )

Air support was by countries, they did not do boots on the ground.

> Many states and supranational bodies condemned Gaddafi's government over disputed allegations of air attacks on civilian targets within the country.

This was preceeded by a civilian uprising before any foreign country assisting.