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Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Union to impose sanctions on individuals and "mercenaries", after its National Oil Corporation stated that Russian mercenaries and other foreign actors had forced their way into the Sharara oilfield.
2020-06-27

In coordination with Libya’s internationally recognized government, American special operations forces and FBI agents capture Mustafa al-Imam, a militant who allegedly was involved in the 2012 Benghazi attack, at an unknown location in Libya.
2017-10-29

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

NATO aircraft conduct a bombing attack on Muammar Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli.
2011-06-8

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

Gaddafi's government attempts to block deliveries to Misrata by using naval mines, which are in the process of being removed by NATO.
2011-04-30

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

A BBC team is subjected to a mock execution by Libyan soldiers.
2011-03-9

The Arab media reports that Muammar Gaddafi sent envoys to Benghazi to negotiate terms for his withdrawal from power but the terms are rejected.
2011-03-7

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