But many opposition activists boycotted the meeting and called its stated mission a farce , given claims that the government has violently targeted hundreds who have openly called for change . The Alawite uprising began in months ago , with no clear end in sight . A human rights observatory says between 10,000 and 25,000 have died . Libya has more allies than Syria is unlikely to face similar U.N.-mandated action .
The Alawite uprising began in months ago , with no clear end in sight . A human rights observatory says between 10,000 and 25,000 have died . Libya has more allies than Syria is unlikely to face similar U.N.-mandated action .