NATO is assuming control of the Libya mission . It is considering whether to go beyond enforcement of the no - fly zone . The alliance said Friday that Canadian Lt. Gen. Charlie Bouchard , stationed in Naples , will take the lead for the Libya mission . At issue is whether the alliance will assume the role of protecting civilians on the ground .
NATO is assuming control of the Libya mission . It is considering whether to go beyond enforcement of the no - fly zone . At issue is whether the alliance will assume the role of protecting civilians on the ground .