The objective of Operation Odyssey Dawn, which began on 20 March 2011, was primarily to protect Libyan citizens from the oppressive actions of Muammar Gadhafi's regime. This operation was executed as part of a broader international response, initiated by concerns over the humanitarian crisis and violence resulting from Gadhafi's crackdown on protests during the Libyan Civil War. The decision to intervene was driven by the need to support the civilian population facing attack and repression from their own government. The operation aimed to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which called for the protection of civilians and the establishment of a no-fly zone over Libya to prevent Gadhafi's forces from attacking civilians from the air. While securing regional stability and oil supplies are often cited factors in geopolitical operations, they were not the direct objectives of this particular mission. Similarly, establishing a no-fly zone over Tunisia was not part of Operation Odyssey Dawn's goals, as the focus was solely on Libya and the humanitarian crisis unfolding there.