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A Libyan starts court proceedings against 41 people accused of helping Muammar Gaddafi to attempt to suppress the opposition in the Libyan Civil War.
2012-02-5

The pro-Gaddafi stronghold of Sirte is captured by National Transitional Council forces following a month-long siege. The fall of Sirte marks the effective consolidation of NTC control across Libya, following the capture of the Gaddafi holdout of Bani Walid on October 17.
2011-10-20

Mustafa Abdul Jalil, Chairman of the National Transitional Council, announces that Muammar Gaddafi's regime has collapsed.
2011-08-22

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi gives a live address to the nation after rebels claim a number of victories in the 2011 Libyan civil war.
2011-08-15

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

Gaddafi's forces commit mass rape of women in battle of Misrata.
2011-04-18

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi take control of the oil port of Ra's Lanuf.
2011-03-12

Law enforcement in Tripoli uses tear gas to disperse protestors after Friday prayers.
2011-03-4

The United States Air Force starts preparation of evacuation flights to get Egyptian refugees out of Libya following an order from US President Barack Obama.
2011-03-3

Forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi attack the city of Nalut near the Tunisian border.
2011-03-1