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2011 Libyan civil war: ousted Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's stronghold of Sirte is reportedly close to being conquered by the forces of the National Transitional Council, who have captured the city's airport, hospital, university and conference centre.
2011-10-9

Rebels make fresh gains against forces of Muammar Gaddafi in the east and west of the country.
2011-06-15

Rebels in Libya launch a television channel to counter Muammar Gaddafi's state media.
2011-05-19

Muammar Gaddafi, the leader of Libya, says on state television that he is prepared to enter a ceasefire in the Libyan Civil War but it must apply to both sides. Muammar Gaddafi has made such claims before but each time he failed to uphold one.
2011-04-30

Opposition forces in the 2011 Libyan civil war attack Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte with disputed claims that they have captured it.
2011-03-28

The President of the United States Barack Obama warns Muammar Gaddafi of "consequences" if attacks on civilians continue.
2011-03-19

Clashes continue to take place between rebels and Gaddafi loyalists at Ra's Lanuf.
2011-03-11

Pro-Gaddafi forces claim that they have taken control of Ra's Lanuf with dozens of people killed.
2011-03-10

Pro-Gaddafi forces launch an offensive on the rebel held town of Zawiya.
2011-03-8

The United Nations Security Council, after the defected Libyan Ambassador to the UN Abdel Rahman Mohamed Shalgam's appeal to act against Muammar Gaddafi's regime escalating violence, being used to crackdown the 2011 Libyan civil war, and following propositions by France, Germany, United Kingdom and the United States, adopts resolution 1970, [http:--www.un.org-News-Press-docs-2011-sc10187.doc.htm (UN press release on UNSC resolution 1970)] [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-africa-12587078 (BBC)] [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-africa-12589434 (BBC)] [http:--www.unmultimedia.org-tv-webcast- (UN Multimedia)]. "All necessary means" enforcement of said resolution, and imposition of a "No-fly zone" over Libya are rejected. These measures will be however included on UNSC resolution 1973 of 17 March 2011.
2011-02-26