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1980 in Libya

Explore 2 historical events and records for Libya in 1980.

Historical records for Libya in 1980

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April

Deadline for Libyan Dissidents

Gaddafi, Muammar · Tripoli · Leader of the Revolution · Government / Government of Libya

Gaddafi orders dissidents abroad to return by June or face revolutionary punishment.

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Campaign against Overseas Dissidents

Gaddafi, Muammar · Tripoli · Leader of the Revolution · Government / Government of Libya

Revolutionary committees pursue and attack prominent Libyan opponents living outside the country.

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