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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

An armed group storms the Tunisian embassy in Libya taking ten hostages.
2015-06-12

The National Forces Alliance, led by interim Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril, wins 39 out of 80 seats reserved for political parties in the Libya's first elections.
2012-07-17

National Transitional Council chairman Mahmoud Jibril announces that Libyan elections will occur "within months".
2011-10-22

A convoy of troops loyal to former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi crosses the border with Niger arriving in Agadez.
2011-09-5

The Government of the United Kingdom expels Libyan diplomats loyal to Muammar Gaddafi from the United Kingdom and recognises the National Transitional Council.
2011-07-27

David Cameron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, confirms that his government will be sending AgustaWestland Apache attack helicopters to Libya to assist the 2011 Libyan civil war.
2011-05-27

Fighting continues between government and rebels in Brega and Ajdabiya in Libya.
2011-04-9

Sudan announces it will close its border with Libya due to the operations of Darfur rebels in the area.
2010-06-29

Nigeria recalls its ambassador to Libya after Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi suggests the country be partitioned into two separate Christian and Muslim nations.
2010-03-18