Sources: BBC
Twenty Islamic worshippers are killed during riots in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. 2022-04-26
At least 50 people are killed, including 33 militants, seven civilians and ten soldiers, in armed clashes between the Tunisian Army and Islamist militants in the town of Ben Gardane, near the border with Libya. 2016-03-7
Clashes between local tribal forces and Sudanese fighters in Libya's southeastern Cyrenaica region around the town of Kufra leaves around 30 dead. 2016-02-5
A U.S. airstrike on a compound in the Libyan port city of Derna is said to have killed Wisam al Zubaidi, also known as Abu Nabil al-Anbari, who commands the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's branch in Libya. A Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss details of the operation, said the airstrike involved F-15 aircraft and was believed to have killed Zubaidi. He said the attack had been planned for some time. 2015-11-14
Libya celebrates its independence for the first time in 42 years; independence celebrations were banned under the regime of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi. 2011-12-24
The South Korean Navy ship "Choi Young" arrives off the coast of Tripoli to evacuate South Korean citizens from Libya. 2011-03-2
Al-Jazeera reports that forces supporting Muammar Gaddafi have bombed targets in the Libyan city of Misrata. 2011-03-1
The old monarchy-era flag, which has become a popular symbol among anti-government protesters, is hoisted at the Libyan embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. 2011-02-22
Islamic morality police arrest over 80 Muslims in Malaysia to prevent them from celebrating Valentine's Day. 2011-02-15
Millions of Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan in which they are required to fast between sunrise and sunset. 2010-08-11