The UN Security Council will probably hold a close door meeting on Libya today, a diplomat said, amid rising criticism of air strikes directed at the regime of Muammar Gaddafi.
Missile and air strikes launched over the weekend by US, British and French forces targeted Libyan air defence systems to impose a no-fly zone on Gaddafi's forces.
The Security Council passed a resolution on Thursday authorising the use of "all necessary measures" to protect civilians and impose the no-fly zone after Gaddafi's forces appeared on the verge of crushing a month-long rebellion.
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