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1972 in Libya

Explore 5 historical events and records for Libya in 1972.

Historical records for Libya in 1972

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January

Federation of Arab Republics

Gaddafi, Muammar ยท Tripoli ยท Chairman of Revolutionary Command Council ยท Government / Government of Libya

Libya joins Egypt and Syria in the Federation of Arab Republics.

July

Appointment as Prime Minister

Jalloud, Abdessalam ยท Tripoli ยท Prime Minister of Libya ยท Government / Government of Libya

Jalloud succeeds Gaddafi as prime minister while the Revolutionary Command Council retains authority.

Other events (month unknown)

Cabinet Militarisation

Gaddafi, Muammar ยท Tripoli ยท Chairman of Revolutionary Command Council ยท Government / Government of Libya

Revolutionary Command Council members replace many civilian ministers and tighten control over government.

Pan-Arab Union Campaign

Gaddafi, Muammar ยท Tripoli ยท Chairman of Revolutionary Command Council ยท Government / Government of Libya

Gaddafi promotes political union among Arab states despite disagreement over practical arrangements.

Revolutionary Command Council Cabinet Control

Gaddafi, Muammar ยท Tripoli ยท Chairman of Revolutionary Command Council ยท Government / Government of Libya

The Revolutionary Command Council expands its direct representation within Libya's cabinet.

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