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A spokesman for Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) rejects a ceasefire proposed by the Government of National Accord (GNA) and says it is a "marketing stunt". He says GNA forces are mobilising in different fronts in the country and the LNA will defend from any attack on its positions around Sirte and Jufra. Yesterday, the High Council of State, which advises the GNA, rejected dialogue with Haftar.
2020-08-23

The Libyan National Army says it has captured Sirte and the Al-Qardabiya airbase.
2020-01-6

The United States launches airstrikes on ISIL positions in the Libyan city of Sirte following a request from the UN-backed Government of National Accord. Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, in a televised address, says the strikes have caused "heavy ISIL losses".
2016-08-1

Libyan forces claim to have captured the port in the city of Sirte after heavy fighting with ISIL.
2016-06-11

Martin Kobler, United Nations envoy to Libya, announces the country's two rival parliaments agreement to set a target date of Dec. 16 to sign a U.N.-sponsored agreement on forming a national unity government.
2015-12-11

The Islamic State releases a video purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians who had been previously kidnapped in Sirte.
2015-02-15

Gunmen attack a military checkpoint near Bani Walid leaving 15 soldiers dead.
2013-10-5

2011 Libyan civil war: Libya's National Transitional Council extends the deadline for tribal leaders in Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte to surrender in order to avoid further fighting.
2011-09-1

National Transitional Council fighters converge on Muammar Gaddafi's home town of Sirte.
2011-08-29

Opposition forces in the 2011 Libyan civil war attack Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte with disputed claims that they have captured it.
2011-03-28