Sources: BBC
Intense fighting in Benghazi between the Libyan Army and local Islamist militias leaves 38 dead, mostly soldiers. 2014-07-27
2011 Libyan civil war: Turkey recognizes the National Transitional Council of the anti-Gaddafi forces, with Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu meeting with rebel leaders in Benghazi and offering at least $200 million in aid. 2011-07-3
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
2011 Libyan civil war: The head of America's military says the war is moving towards stalemate, even after its air strikes destroy 30-40 per cent of Libya's ground forces. American senator John McCain visits Benghazi. 2011-04-22
The International Committee of the Red Cross withdraws from the rebel held city of Benghazi, Libya, fearing an attack from forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. 2011-03-17
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi shell Misrata as the civil war continues and start an assault on Ajdabiya the last town before the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. 2011-03-16
Opposition forces rescue seven rebels 'buried alive' under concrete in a government compound in Benghazi, while close to 100,000 migrant workers flee Libya. 2011-02-28
France sends two planeloads of aid to opponents of the Libyan regime in Benghazi. 2011-02-28
Members of a Libyan Army unit defect and claim to have "liberated" Benghazi. 2011-02-20
Fourteen people are hurt in clashes between Libyan protestors and security forces in Benghazi as protests spread. 2011-02-16