Sources: Reuters
In a closed-door session, the Parliament of Egypt authorizes the military to intervene in neighbouring Libya. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said Sirte is a "red-line", and that any attack on the strategic Libyan city would prompt Egyptian military action. 2020-07-20
Around 400 prisoners, mostly supporters of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, escape from a detention facility in Ain Zara, near Tripoli, amid fighting between rival militia groups. 2018-09-2
An Mi-8 transport helicopter crashes near the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk, killing at least six people. 2016-09-20
The Parliament of Libya orders the closure of Libya's southern borders with Chad, Sudan, Algeria and Niger while declaring seven southern regions restricted military areas to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and goods. 2012-12-17
The African Union officially recognises the National Transitional Council as Libya's legitimate leadership. 2011-09-20
Libya's National Transitional Council announces plans to move its headquarters to Tripoli following the capture of the city from Muammar Gaddafi. 2011-08-25
At least 150 people drown when an overcrowded boat carrying about 850 refugees fleeing Libya capsized off the Tunisian coast; scores more are still missing as a search for survivors by Tunisian authorities continues. 2011-06-3
France and Italy are to send military officers to Libya to train rebels. 2011-04-20
2011 Libyan civil war: Rebel forces in Libya retake the town of Ajdabiya from troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, and later recapture Brega. 2011-03-26
Family members of Libyan dissidents raise concerns about kidnapping by the current regime. 2011-03-3