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2003 in Libya

Explore 5 historical events and records for Libya in 2003.

Historical records for Libya in 2003

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August

Lockerbie Responsibility Accepted

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

Libya accepts responsibility for officials' actions in the Lockerbie bombing and agrees compensation.

September

United Nations Sanctions Lifted

Gaddafi, Muammar ยท New York ยท Leader of the Revolution ยท Government / Government of Libya

The Security Council formally lifts sanctions imposed over the Lockerbie dispute.

December

International Weapons Inspections Accepted

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

Libya agrees to permit international inspection and dismantlement of prohibited weapons activities.

Nuclear Programme Disclosure

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

Libya discloses uranium-enrichment equipment acquired through an international procurement network.

Renunciation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

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

Gaddafi announces that Libya will eliminate its nuclear and chemical weapons programmes.

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