Conflict in Libya By holly.huynh 1942 Fezzan, Cyrenaica, and Tripolitania were created 1951 Libya becomes independent under King Idris al-Sanusi 1961 King Idris opens a pipeline 1969 King Idris gets removed from office by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi Period: 1971 to 1977 Federation of Arab Republics 1977 Name changes to the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah 1984 UK breaks diplomatic ties with Libya Period: 2004 to 2009 Libya begins to gain more respect Feb 1, 2011 Protests break out in Benghazi Jul 1, 2011 The international Contact Group on Libya formally recognises the NTC as the legitimate government of Libya. Aug 1, 2011 Col. Gadaffi goes into hiding Oct 20, 2011 Col. Gadaffi is killed Jan 1, 2012 Former rebel groups begin to clash under the NTC govern Aug 1, 2012 Government hands power to General National Congress Period: 2014 to 2017 Increase of Islamic State and militia presence Feb 1, 2014 Protests occur when General National Congress won't disband Jul 1, 2014 UN staff and foreigners evacuate; embassies close down