North Africa

NATO takes control of Libya campaign

NATO agreed to take control of enforcing the no-fly zone in Libya, as Qaddafi charged a civilian death toll of over 100 from the bombardment and rebels charged growing civilian casualties in Qaddafi’s siege of Misrata.

Greater Middle East

Clashes and repression in Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Egypt

Clashes are reported from Yemen between the Republican Guard and army units that have declared for the revolution, as security forces again fired on protesters in Syria. Street clashes are also reported in Jordan.

Afghanistan

US soldier pleads guilty to murdering Afghan civilians

Specialist Jeremy Morlock pleaded guilty to three counts of murder as part of a plot contrived with fellow soldiers to kill Afghan civilians. Morlock also pleaded guilty to conspiracy, obstructing justice and illegal drug use.