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What was the role of Al-Zāwiyah in the 2011 Libyan uprising?
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In the 2011 Libyan uprising, Al-Zāwiyah played a significant role as a strategic location due to its oil refinery, which was one of Libya's largest. Rebel forces advanced and took control of Al-Zāwiyah in August 2011 as they pushed towards Tripoli. The town's strategic importance, situated on the Mediterranean coast west of Tripoli, made it a key area in the conflict.12