Benghazi Protests Begin
Demonstrations against the government begin after the arrest of a human-rights lawyer.
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2011 in Libya
Explore 13 historical events and records for Libya in 2011.
Historical records for Libya in 2011
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February
Defiant National Address
Gaddafi vows to remain in Libya and suppress the expanding uprising.
United Nations Resolution 1970
The Security Council imposes an arms embargo, travel bans and asset freezes.
National Transitional Council Established
Opposition representatives establish the National Transitional Council as a provisional authority.
March
United Nations Resolution 1973
The Security Council authorises a no-fly zone and measures to protect civilians.
NATO Assumes Operation Command
NATO assumes command of international military operations enforcing the United Nations mandate.
Executive Board Leadership
Jibril leads the National Transitional Council's executive body during the civil conflict.
July
International Recognition of Transitional Council
The Libya Contact Group recognises the council as Libya's legitimate governing authority.
August
Capture of Tripoli
Transitional Council forces seize most of Tripoli and collapse central government control.
October
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
Gaddafi is captured and killed as transitional forces take his final stronghold.
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
Liberation of Libya Declared
Jalil declares Libya liberated and announces the beginning of a political transition.
Election as Interim Prime Minister
The National Transitional Council elects el-Keib to head the interim government.
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