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Beginning of protests
Begginingof protests
Protestors, agitated by the government for delaying the construction of housing units and too much corruption, occupied other buildings in construction in Bayda, Derna, Benghazi and other cities. Protestors also clashd with the police in some areas. The government later pacify the situation by spending 20 billion pounds on housing and development. -
Arrest of human rights campaigner sparks violence
Conditions in Libya became fragile after a human rights activist, Jamal-al-hajji, got arrested for demonstrating the idea of freedom for Libyans on the internet. Hajji, inspired by the Egyptian and the Tunisian revolution was charged for hitting someone with his car while the actual reason was the demonstration. Gaddafi warned the media that they were to be blamed if Libya enters into a chaotic state. -
Protests begin
Between 500 and 600 demonstrators protested in front of Benghazi's police headquarters after the arrest of human rights lawyer Fathi Terbil. Crowds were armed with petrol bombs and threw stones. Protesters damaged cars and blocked roads with rocks. Police responded to crowds with tear gas, water cannon, and rubber bullets. 38 people were injured. -
Nato in command: administers a no-fly zone over Libya to protect civilians
Libyan rebels recieve training videoOn this date, NATO agreed to take command over the no-fly zone in Libya for protecting the civilians from brutal air attacks. The command of targeting ground units remained with coalition forces which include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, Qatar, Spain, UK and US. Considering the pressure on them, Gaddafi and his son announced that they were willing to hold elections and that Gaddafi would step aside if he lost. But there was no turning back for the NATO and the rebel forces. -
The international court issues warrants for arresting Gaddafi
The international criminal court ordered the arrest of the Libyan Dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, his son and Libyan intelligence chief for crimes against humanity. He was accused for killing civilian protestors who protested against his 41 year rule. Later though, the Libyan government denied the arrest warrants which ultimately was going to increase the pressure upon them by the NATO forces and thus, strenghthening the revolt. -
The United States formally recognises the main opposition group as the government of Libya.
Libyan rebels fight hard against Gaddafi loyalists videoThe United States and other nations on Friday formally recognized Libya's main opposition group as the country's legitimate government until a new interim authority is formed.
The decision, which declared Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's rule no longer legitimate, would free up cash that the rebels fighting Libyan forces urgently needed.
Rebels, backed by NATO's air forces, controlled much of the country's east and parts in the west. But Gaddafi still had Tripoli and other parts under his power. -
Protesters storm into Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli
Rebels finally entered the capital of Libya, Tripoli, and stormed into Gaddafi's house. Apparently, his family had flied to Algeria and even Gaddafi was nowhere to be found in his mansion, but sooner or later his death was certain.NATO warned that the situation still remained very dangerous and promised the alliance will continue bombing forces loyal to Gaddafi if they keep fighting. -
African Union joins 60 countries which have recognised the NTC as the new Libyan authority.
Libyans fight for freedom videoOn this date, the NTC or the rebel group was formally recognised as the legitimate representative of Libya by the African Union. Later, 102 UN member states and four other countries stated that they recognise the National Transitional Council as the sole legitimate representative body of Libya. This basically meant that the NTC would be the new government of Libya from that point onwards. The NTC pledged to organize democratic elections by April 2012. -
The pillar of dictatorship falls: Gaddafi's death
Gaddafi killed
At last the man with the iron fist met his brutal death. Gaddafi was found hiding in a tunnel and was beaten ruthlessly by the rebels and later shot. Even though Gaddafi was killed, the damage to the country had been done with 30000 casualties and 50000 wounded people. Later, the International Committee of the Red Cross launched an emergency appeal for US$6.4 million to meet the emergency needs of people. -
Libya's transitional leaders declare the country liberated.
Speech videoLibya's transitional government declared national liberation before an enormous crowd in Benghazi, where the revolt against Muammar Gaddafi began. The rebellion that started via internet and peaceful protests and later turned into a full throttled civil war had finally come to an end. With bright and rejoiced hopes for future, Libyans gathered all together and chanted "You are a free Libyan".
