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The Government of National Accord (GNA) says its forces have taken full control of Bani Walid, including Bani Walid Airport, and Al ‘Urban without facing any resistance, as Libyan National Army forces abandon their positions.
2020-06-6

Wagner Group fighters withdraw from the frontline near Tripoli, after the Libyan National Army suffers a series of defeats. The mayor of Bani Walid says the Russians, who are allied to Khalifa Haftar, retreated to his town then left Bani Walid Airport on three military planes to Al Jufra Airbase, while their heavy equipment were driven there.
2020-05-24

A militia attack on a power plant in Sirte leaves at least 19 soldiers dead.
2014-12-25

Intense fighting in Benghazi between the Libyan Army and local Islamist militias leaves 38 dead, mostly soldiers.
2014-07-27

2011–present Libyan factional fighting: The Libyan Army launches a new full-scale assault against the town of Bani Walid, accusing it of being controlled by supporters of the late Muammar Gaddafi.
2012-10-19

In Libya, the town of Bani Walid, a former stronghold of Muammar Gaddafi, revolts against the National Transitional Council government.
2012-01-24

A group of Gaddafi loyalists take control of part of the town of Bani Walid and fly the green flag after a battle with NTC forces left 5 dead and 20 injured. [http:--www.trust.org-alertnet-news-gaddafi-supporters-seize-control-of-libyan-town- (Reuters)]date=August 2019
2012-01-23

The pro-Gaddafi stronghold of Sirte is captured by National Transitional Council forces following a month-long siege. The fall of Sirte marks the effective consolidation of NTC control across Libya, following the capture of the Gaddafi holdout of Bani Walid on October 17.
2011-10-20

Libyan Civil War (2011): Fighting continues in the city of Bani Walid, one of the few remaining towns loyal to the ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi, between pro-Gaddafi fighters and besieging forces loyal to the National Transitional Council.
2011-10-16

2011 Libyan civil war: forces loyal to deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi launch a counter-attack against opposition fighters in the towns of Bani Walid and Sirte.
2011-09-17