Libyan revolution

Libyan Revolution

  • The beggining of the Revolution

    The beggining of the Revolution
    The revolution started and the people were protesting against the government peacefully, using social media and walking on streets. The first city which started the revolution is Benghazi. It started in this city when a man was texting and posting on social medias to the people in Libya; therefore, encouraging them to start the revolution.
  • The violence begins

    The violence begins
    After protesting in Benghazi, rebels took over Misurata just outside Tripoli. The citizens who are with the government attacked the rebels causing a large battle in Misurata.
  • European governments go against Gaddafi

    European governments go against Gaddafi
    EU governments approved sanctions against Gaddafi for the dangerous arms he uses against the rebellions. In addition, Qatar also supported the revolution which made Gaddafi angry and provoked him more.
  • The first air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi’s forces on Benghazi

    The first air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi’s forces on Benghazi
     Arresting, torturing, and murdering people occurred and caused the revolution to get bigger and violence step by step. Libya was not secure before the revolution, therefore, this led to lawlessness, and an obvious increasing in the average of crimes and military corruption. The military corruption led to arrest any citizen who is against the ruling system and against Gaddafi’s policies in ruling Libya. On March 19, the first air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi’s forces on Benghazi and tar
  • Gaddafi responds to the rebellions

    Gaddafi responds to the rebellions
     Gaddafi states on his followers to liberate Libya from rebels and NATO. “Get ready for the fight... The blood of martyrs is fuel for the battlefield,” he says. The Libyan rebels take control of many places in Libya, however, this lead many civilian innocent people to die. Rebels fight battles in two cities near Tripoli in a drive to kill Gaddafi, but meet strong resistance.
  • Muammar Gaddafi is killed

    Muammar Gaddafi is killed
    Muammar Gaddafi was killed by forces loyal to the country's new government who wanted to change the rule.
  • After the death of Gaddafi

    After the death of Gaddafi
    Months after Qaddafi's death, Libya was facing its most serious test. Security, the political transition, and economic development all present challenges. Libya became less secured than before, it became lost; no certain rules for the country and the people started using the freedom to do whatever they wanted. The security of Libya became very week, and many people were killing by the civil war. Libya still needs to write a constitution, also to begin of managing its economy, and especially of