IRA - Libyan Arms for IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.
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1987 in Libya
Explore 10 historical events and records for Libya in 1987.
Historical records for Libya in 1987
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IRA - Libyan Arms for IRA
Historical IRA record under Government of Libya: The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.
IRA - Libyan Arms for IRA
IRA context for Muammar Gaddafi: The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.
IRA - MV Eksund Intercepted
Government record concerning the IRA: French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.
IRA - MV Eksund Intercepted
Historical IRA record under Government of Libya: French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.
IRA - MV Eksund Intercepted
IRA context for Muammar Gaddafi: French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.
Libyan Arms for IRA
The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.
MV Eksund Intercepted
French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.
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Ceasefire
The conflict with Chad is ended by a ceasefire
Invasion of Chad
The conflict with Chad is ended by a ceasefire
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