Sources: Foreign Policy a radio station libya17.com
2011 Libyan civil war: The German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle, speaking in Benghazi, announces that his government officially recognises the country's rebels as "the legitimate representatives of the Libyan people". 2011-06-13
Kuwait becomes the second Arab country to recognise the opposition National Transitional Council in Benghazi, after Qatar. 2011-04-4
A humanitarian ship from Turkey rescues more than 250 injured people from Misrata and safely delivers them to the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. 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
Reuters reports that Libyan Interim Government led by the former justice minister Mustafa Abdul Jalil has been formed in Benghazi. 2011-02-26
The runways at Benina International Airport in Benghazi have been destroyed. 2011-02-22
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