Pew Research Center for the People & the Press

Libya: Steady Views, Declining Interest

September 8, 2011

Despite the apparent success of NATO-supported rebel troops, public views about the decision to conduct air strikes in Libya remain mixed and have changed little since the U.S. and allies launched military operations there in late March.

Over the same period, public pattentiveness to the events in Libya has declined substantially - even as rebels have taken control of Tripoli and sent Moammar Gadhafi into hiding.

Read the full report at people-press.org, including public opinion on President Obama's handling of the Libyan situation.