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The National Transitional Council in Libya raises concerns about mass killing of political prisoners by the former government.
2011-08-29

2011 Libyan civil war: The French military reports France air-dropped weapons to anti-regime Berber rebels trying to bring down Muammar Gaddafi in the west's Nafusa Mountains in early June. "Le Figaro" suggests rocket launchers and anti-tank missiles were among the weapons dropped.
2011-06-29

The cities of Yafran and al-Qalaa in the Nafusa Mountains are in critical condition following ongoing attacks by Muammar Gaddafi's forces, with heavy artillery shelling continuing, water supplies shut off, and no food or medical supplies coming into the towns for weeks.
2011-05-27

The Libyan oil minister, Shukri Ghanem, reportedly defects to Tunisia.
2011-05-17

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi bombard the rebel-held town of Zintan with Grad rockets.
2011-05-3

Muammar Gaddafi's forces continue to use artillery shelling against civilians and rebels in Misrata. Rebels from the Nafusa Mountains region capture Libya's west border, where over 100 loyalist soldiers surrender to Tunisian authorities after being chased out by rebels.
2011-04-21

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

Reuters reports that Libyan Interim Government led by the former justice minister Mustafa Abdul Jalil has been formed in Benghazi.
2011-02-26

The runways at Benina International Airport in Benghazi have been destroyed.
2011-02-22