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Amid deteriorating relations between the two countries, French President Emmanuel Macron accuses Turkey of adopting a "bellicose stance towards its NATO allies", and that it was essential that the "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan respects France, respects the European Union, respects its values, does not tell lies and does not utter insults". He also says Turkey's military intervention in Syria was "a surprise and aggression for NATO allies", and that Turkey has "not respected" an arms embargo on Libya.
2020-11-1

The United Nations Security Council meets to discuss the recent beheadings of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya.
2015-02-18

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

Libya's National Transitional Council criticizes Niger's offer of asylum to ousted Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saadi Gaddafi, for whom Interpol has issued an arrest warrant, saying Niger's position is "hostile" and a "challenge" to Libya.
2011-11-14

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

Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi reaches 41 years in power; there are less than 24 months left until he is scheduled to become Africa's longest serving ruler, overtaking former Gabonese President Omar Bongo who died in 2009.
2011-01-16

Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi describes himself as "very pained" by events in the neighbouring country.
2011-01-15

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

The United States Department of State issues an apology for Department spokesman P.J. Crowley's personal comments, which described Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi's comments on the minaret controversy in Switzerland as "lots of words, not necessarily a lot of sense".
2010-03-9

Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi calls for jihad against Switzerland after a referendum last year supported a ban on minarets and other rows between the two nations.
2010-02-25