Nuclear Procurement Network Exposed
Investigators identify Pakistani-linked technology supplied to Libya's former nuclear programme.
Role range: 1979-2011
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Muammar Gaddafi Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Muammar Gaddafi through 100 dated historical records for Libya.
Muammar Gaddafi, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2004–2011Years on this page
2004
Chemical Weapons Convention Enters Force
The Chemical Weapons Convention enters into force for Libya.
Role range: 1979-2011
Libya Joins Chemical Weapons Convention
The Chemical Weapons Convention enters into force for Libya following its accession the previous month.
Role range: 1969-2011
Initial Chemical Weapons Declaration
Libya submits its initial chemical-weapons declaration to the OPCW.
Role range: 1979-2011
Tony Blair Visits Libya
Gaddafi meets British Prime Minister Tony Blair during Libya's diplomatic rehabilitation.
Role range: 1979-2011
2006
Benghazi Unrest Investigation Requested
Human-rights campaigners seek accountability for deaths during disturbances in Benghazi.
Role range: 1979-2011
Human Rights Inquiry Petition
The Libyan League for Human Rights requests an independent inquiry into Benghazi unrest.
Role range: 1979-2011
Removal from State Sponsors List Announced
Washington begins the process of removing Libya from its state sponsors of terrorism list.
Role range: 1979-2011
United States Relations Restored
The United States announces restored diplomatic relations and removal of Libya's terrorism designation.
Role range: 1979-2011
Threats against Political Opponents
Gaddafi urges supporters to confront opponents demanding political change.
Role range: 1979-2011
2007
Nicolas Sarkozy Visits Libya
Gaddafi receives President Nicolas Sarkozy and concludes bilateral cooperation agreements.
Role range: 1979-2011
2008
Oil Revenue Distribution Proposal
Gaddafi proposes distributing oil revenue directly while abolishing most government ministries.
Role range: 1979-2011
Lebanese Indictment over Musa al-Sadr
Lebanese authorities indict Gaddafi over the disappearance of Musa al-Sadr and two companions.
Role range: 1979-2011
2009
Election as African Union Chairman
African leaders elect Gaddafi chairman of the African Union for a one-year term.
Role range: 2009-2010
2011
Benghazi Protests Begin
Demonstrations against the government begin after the arrest of a human-rights lawyer.
Role range: 1979-2011
Defiant National Address
Gaddafi vows to remain in Libya and suppress the expanding uprising.
Role range: 1979-2011
United Nations Resolution 1970
The Security Council imposes an arms embargo, travel bans and asset freezes.
Role range: 1979-2011
NATO Assumes Operation Command
NATO assumes command of international military operations enforcing the United Nations mandate.
Role range: 1979-2011
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
Gaddafi is captured and killed as transitional forces take his final stronghold.
Role range: 1979-2011
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
Role range: 1969-2011
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.