Sources: Foreign Policy a radio station libya17.com
Russia announces plans to send another planeload of humanitarian aid to the Libyan cities of Benghazi and Tripoli. 2011-07-7
2011 Libyan civil war: Turkey recognizes the National Transitional Council of the anti-Gaddafi forces, with Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu meeting with rebel leaders in Benghazi and offering at least $200 million in aid. 2011-07-3
Kuwait becomes the second Arab country to recognise the opposition National Transitional Council in Benghazi, after Qatar. 2011-04-4
The Libyan opposition stronghold of Benghazi is bombed by pro-Gaddafi forces despite the declaration of a no-fly zone by the United Nations. 2011-03-19
The International Committee of the Red Cross withdraws from the rebel held city of Benghazi, Libya, fearing an attack from forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. 2011-03-17
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi shell Misrata as the civil war continues and start an assault on Ajdabiya the last town before the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. 2011-03-16
A spokesman for the "interim national government council" in Benghazi calls for the international community to carry out air strikes against mercenaries fighting for Colonel Gaddafi. 2011-03-2
The runways at Benina International Airport in Benghazi have been destroyed. 2011-02-22
A businessman calls for help from Benghazi, saying hospitals are overwhelmed and blood is running out. 2011-02-19
Libyan exiles claim that the total death toll could be as high as 120 with reports that snipers have fired at funerals in Benghazi. 2011-02-19