August 2009 – Protests break out between foreign workers and Libyan citizens outside a money transfer centre in the north-western city of Libya. 27 January 2011 – Government responds to public protest ...

(Reuters) - Here is a timeline on the revolt in Libya since the first protests against the rule of Muammar Gaddafi began in February: Feb 15/16, 2011 - A riot in Benghazi is triggered by the arrest of ...

Protests erupt in Libya's second city of Benghazi, days after the resignation of president Hosni Mubarak in neighbouring Egypt. At least eight deaths reported in and near Benghazi. Calls go out on the ...

Here's some background information about the civil war that took place in Libya in 2011. Timeline: February 16, 2011 - Police crack down on protesters as anti-government demonstrations take place in ...

February 16, 2011 – Police crack down on protesters as anti-government demonstrations take place in Benghazi. Within days, the protests spread to Tripoli and more than 200 people are killed amid the ...