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Libyans protest outside a courthouse building in Benghazi calling for it to reopen rather than be used as a militia headquarters.
2012-03-2

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

Hospitals in Benghazi are reported to be running low on vital supplies.
2011-06-28

2011 Libyan civil war: The head of America's military says the war is moving towards stalemate, even after its air strikes destroy 30-40 per cent of Libya's ground forces. American senator John McCain visits Benghazi.
2011-04-22

Sweden, a non-NATO member, adds eight JAS Gripen jetfighters to the international Libyan no-fly zone.
2011-03-29

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

Opposition forces rescue seven rebels 'buried alive' under concrete in a government compound in Benghazi, while close to 100,000 migrant workers flee Libya.
2011-02-28

France sends two planeloads of aid to opponents of the Libyan regime in Benghazi.
2011-02-28

Fourteen people are hurt in clashes between Libyan protestors and security forces in Benghazi as protests spread.
2011-02-16