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Libya - post-Qaddafi

Armed rebellion against Colonel Qaddafi's 40+ year rule.

Summary

2011 uprising in Libya began with protests on February 15th. By the beginning of March, Benghazi and other major towns in the east were in open revolt, and Qaddafi had launched a counterattack. By mid-March Qaddafi's forces were retaking towns and heading towards Benghazi.
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Fund for Peace (FfP) Failed States Index: 69.4 Warning (worst is 120)
Economist Intelligence Unit Sovereign Ratings: Rating BB
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thecuttingedgenews.com The Edge of Film - The Meeting That Led Harvey Weinstein to Purchase “The Oath of Tobruk� 05/19
modernghana.com Cradle of Libyan revolution votes for local council 05/19
aljazeera.com Tapes reveal defiance of Gaddafi's PM 05/19
english.alarabiya.net Cradle of Libya revolution votes for local council 05/18
dawn.com Al Qaeda chief urges Saudis to rise up against rulers 05/18
turkishweekly.net Turkish FM Meets Former Lebanese Prime Minister 05/18
boston.com UN rights panel probes use of mercenaries in Libya 05/18
un.org UN and Libya announce joint initiative to improve food security 05/18
realclearworld.com U.S. Congress Must OK Military Intervention 05/18
allafrica.com Africa: Past and Future Challenges of the AU 05/18
english.farsnews.com Official Deplores Manama Regime's Illogical Decisions 05/18
upi.com U.N. to probe Libyan use of mercenaries 05/18
aysor.am Al Qaeda leader calls on Saudi Arabian people to rise up 05/18
diplomatie.gouv.fr Publication of the latest edition of Mondes review (18.05.12) 05/18
appablog.wordpress.com Libya and FAO renew commitment to develop the country’s agriculture and food security / Joint programme aims to increase food production, protect natural resources 05/18
cnn.com Al Qaeda leader to Saudis: Rise up 05/18
en.rian.ru Russia Wants ICC to Examine All NATO Bombings in Libya 05/18
telegraph.co.uk Libya still ruled by the gun 05/18
jamestown.org Thirtieth Anniversary of Sinai’s Liberation Marked by Libyan Arms, Bedouin Militancy and a Growing Rift with Israel 05/18
sltrib.com Hollande vows to pull from Afghanistan this year 05/18
gulf-times.com Libya is not co-operating on Saif trial, says lawyer 05/18
globalsecurity.org DOD News Briefing with George Little from the Pentagon 05/18
modernghana.com Equatorial Guinea government resigns 05/18
english.alarabiya.net U.N. to probe mercenary role in Libya conflict 05/18
scoop.co.nz UN And Libya Joint Initiative to Improve Food Security 05/18
english.alarabiya.net Radical mosques invite young Tunisians to jihad in Syria 05/18
english.alarabiya.net U.S. lawmakers want to halt aid to nations hosting Sudan’s Bashir 05/18
modernghana.com Lawyer doubts Libya 'able or willing' to try Kadhafi son 05/18
tamilguardian.com Guinea-Bissau coup leaders hit by travel ban 05/18
allafrica.com Libya: UN Security Council - Press Country On Impunity 05/17
npr.org Not Your Cold War NATO: Alliance To Examine Itself 05/17
turkishweekly.net ICC Judges to Consider Libyan Request to Try Gadhafi Son 05/17
grnlive.com Libya says Gaddafi's son refusing defence lawyer 05/17
modernghana.com Regional Conference on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control convenes in Khartoum 05/17
turkishweekly.net Libyan Deputy Premier: World is Getting Better as Arab Spring Continues 05/17
jurist.org Libya and the ICC: Inspiring Transitional Justice Reform 05/17
ipsnews.net NATO's Twin Crises 05/17
aljazeera.com Prosecutor Ocampo discusses ICC's work 05/17
cfr.org NATO's Chicago Agenda 05/17
english.alarabiya.net Radical mosques invite young Tunisians to jihad in Syria 05/17
huffingtonpost.com Rev. Jesse Jackson: We Need Smarter Kids, Not More Smart Bombs 05/17
speroforum.com Libya: Italy: Italian Libyan association provides grassroots health care to Libya 05/17
rt.com Al-Qaeda urges Saudis to topple ruling dynasty 05/17
english.alarabiya.net U.N. to probe mercenary role in Libya conflict 05/17
speroforum.com Middle East: Arab women want 'Arab spring' to provide space for their rights 05/17
english.alarabiya.net With state weak, Libyans look to God for help 05/17
upi.com ICC considers appeal from Libya 05/17
news.com.au Al-Qaeda chief urges Saudis to rise up 05/17
voanews.com Obama Prepares for NATO Summit in Chicago 05/17
africanpress.me Uneasy calm in Sebha after clashes 05/17
shabablibya.org Libya’s Belhadj quits military post for politics 05/17
meed.com Tripoli to freeze assets of 300 Gaddafi associates 05/17
english.alarabiya.net U.S. lawmakers want to halt aid to nations hosting Sudan’s Bashir 05/17
magharebia.com Tunisia, Libya discuss security co-operation 05/17
magharebia.com Libya deploys troops to Ghadames 05/17
cfr.org Book Review: 'The Dictator's Learning Curve' by William Dobson 05/17
indianexpress.com Russia warns against 'hasty' Western wars 05/17
modernghana.com Libya faces daunting task of vetting candidates 05/17
allafrica.com Africa: Africa May Struggle to Extract Groundwater, Experts Say 05/16
cnn.com Jihadists have a 'safe haven' in Libya? 05/16
bbc.co.uk Cameroon coach calls for clarity 05/16
guardian.co.uk Syria crisis: live updates 05/16
meed.com Libya's National Transitional Council NTC passes $54bn budget for 2012 05/16
fpif.org Lip Service Is All the Bahraini Opposition Will Ever Get From Washington* 05/16
france24.com 'Seven dead' as gunmen raid Libyan oasis city 05/16
france24.com Kadhafi son refusing to accept defense lawyer: envoy 05/16
hrw.org UN Security Council: Press Libya on Impunity 05/16
realclearworld.com U.S., Allies Send War Games Message to Syria 05/16
realclearworld.com Russia Should Be Invited to Join NATO 05/16
reuters.com With state weak, Libyans look to God for help 05/16
spectator.co.uk PMQs live blog 05/16
foxnews.com Clashes in western Libyan town near Algerian border leave 6 dead 05/16
bbc.co.uk VIDEO: War photographer remembered at auction 05/16
huffingtonpost.com UN Ambassador Susan Rice: 'The Aim Is To End The Assad Regime' 05/16
dailystar.com.lb ICC prosecutor against Gadhafi son trial in Libya 05/16
un.org ICC considering request by Libya to try Qadhafi's son in national court 05/16
foxnews.com ICC prosecutor against Qaddafi son trial on Libyan soil 05/16
bbc.co.uk Seven die in south Libya clash 05/16
israelnationalnews.com Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution Fighters Arrive in Syria 05/16
upi.com Concerns linger ahead of Libyan vote 05/16
news.com.au Anton's Auction: Remembering a fallen freelancer 05/16
bbc.co.uk Egypt, Libya to play without fans 05/16
realclearworld.com NATO Should Be in the Dock over Libya 05/16
modernghana.com Seven dead in clashes in Libyan oasis town: govt 05/16
edition.cnn.com Mali facing deep crisis, Amnesty International says 05/16
telegraph.co.uk Saif Gaddafi 'refusing to name defence lawyer' 05/16
dailytimes.com.pk Several killed in Libya desert town clash 05/16
voanews.com ICC Judges to Consider Libyan Request to Try Gadhafi Son 05/16
usatoday.com Clashes in western Libyan town leave 6 dead 05/16
zeenews.india.com Govt to set up women shelter homes in 17 countries 05/16
aljazeera.com Deadly clashes in Libyan border town 05/16
meed.com Libya's National Transitional Council passes $54bn budget for 2012 05/16
upi.com Libya wants to try Saif Gadhafi 05/16
reuters.com Libya says Gaddafi's son refusing defense lawyer 05/16
magharebia.com ICC discusses Kadhafi trial venue 05/16
af.reuters.com Nomads, locals clash in Libya desert town-officials 05/16
north-africa.com Libya and the ICC: In the Pursuit of Justice? 05/15
abc.net.au Life under a Libyan dictator 05/15
dawn.com Libyan Islamist quits militia to enter politics 05/15
turkishweekly.net Kosovo Voices Strong Support for Syria Opposition 05/15