15 February 2011Benghazi Protests BeginMuammar Gaddafi
Demonstrations against the government begin after the arrest of a human-rights lawyer.
Historical records for Libya in 2011, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Demonstrations against the government begin after the arrest of a human-rights lawyer.
Gaddafi vows to remain in Libya and suppress the expanding uprising.
The Security Council imposes an arms embargo, travel bans and asset freezes.
Opposition representatives establish the National Transitional Council as a provisional authority.
The Security Council authorises a no-fly zone and measures to protect civilians.
NATO assumes command of international military operations enforcing the United Nations mandate.
Jibril leads the National Transitional Council's executive body during the civil conflict.
The Libya Contact Group recognises the council as Libya's legitimate governing authority.
Transitional Council forces seize most of Tripoli and collapse central government control.
Gaddafi is captured and killed as transitional forces take his final stronghold.
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
Jalil declares Libya liberated and announces the beginning of a political transition.
The National Transitional Council elects el-Keib to head the interim government.
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