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Libya Revolt of 2011: Quick Facts

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Also Known As February 17 Revolution • First Libyan Civil War
Date February 15, 2011 - present
Location Benghazi • Libya • Misurata • Tobruk • Tripoli
Context Arab Spring

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Map of northern Libya highlighting key locations involved in the 2011 Libya revolt, including major coastal cities such as Tripoli, Misratah, Benghazi, Surt, and Tobruk, as well as nearby towns and the border with Tunisia. The Mediterranean Sea is shown along the northern coast. An inset map indicates Libya's location within northern Africa.
Benghazi, Libya: protests in 2011
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Map of northern Libya highlighting key locations involved in the 2011 Libya revolt, including major coastal cities such as Tripoli, Misratah, Benghazi, Surt, and Tobruk, as well as nearby towns and the border with Tunisia. The Mediterranean Sea is shown along the northern coast. An inset map indicates Libya's location within northern Africa.
Libya Revolt of 2011
February 15, 2011 - present