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An attack on forces loyal to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar in Sabha, Libya, kills at least nine people. ISIL claims responsibility.
2019-05-4

An oil tanker, sent from Eastern Libya by a rival to the internationally recognized Government of National Accord, returns with its cargo to the refinery at Zawiya in western Libya. The United Nations blacklisted the shipment on Wednesday.
2016-05-1

The Islamic State's Libyan branch continues attacks on Libya's oil ports of Sidra and Ra's Lanuf, resulting in at least 10 security personnel deaths and 40 injured. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) reports that fires continue to rage in both Sidra and Ra's Lanuf after oil storage tanks were hit by shells.
2016-01-6

Tripoli is hit by successive NATO air strikes, including a rare daytime strike.
2011-06-7

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi vows not to surrender even as NATO air strikes target his compound in Tripoli and the Libyan government says that at least 29 civilians have been killed and dozens more wounded.
2011-06-7

Witnesses report that Gaddafi's forces in Misrata are preparing to use chemical weapons against the civilian and rebel population.
2011-05-1

Rebel forces in Misrata estimate that 28 people have died in fighting over the past three days.
2011-04-2

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

Heavy gunfire is heard in the streets of Tripoli early Sunday morning. This is later claimed to be celebratory gunfire by supporters of Muammar Gaddafi following the capture of Ra's Lanuf although rebel forces deny these claims.
2011-03-6

The Algerian army is deployed to the border with Libya to monitor air traffic and weapons smuggling.
2011-03-6