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The arrest of human rights activist Fethi Tarbel starts a riot in Benghazi.
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Anti-government militias take control of central coastal city of Misrata after evicting forces loyal to Qaddafi.
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The U.N. Security Council imposes sanctions on Qaddafi and his family, and refers the crackdown on rebels to the International Criminal Court.
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EU governments approve sanctions against Qaddafi and his closest advisers.
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The rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) in Benghazi declares itself Libya’s sole representative.
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The U.N. Security Council votes to authorize a no-fly zone over Libya and military action – to protect civilians against Qaddafi’s army.
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The first air strikes halt the advance of Qaddafi’s forces on Benghazi and target Libya’s air defenses.
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A NATO missile attack on a house in Tripoli kills Qaddafi’s youngest son and three grandchildren, his government says.
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