Libya
Historical Events
1551 - Ottoman Rule Begins
The Ottoman Empire established control over Libya, marking the start of a long period of Turkish influence.
1911 - Italo-Turkish War
Italy invaded and occupied Libya following the Italo-Turkish War, leading to colonial rule.
1934 - Formation of Italian Libya
The Italian colonies of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica were unified to form the colony of Italian Libya.
1951 - Independence of Libya
Libya became an independent kingdom after the decline of Italian influence following World War II.
1969 - Military Coup
Colonel Muammar Gaddafi led a bloodless coup that overthrew King Idris I and established a republic.
2011 - Libyan Civil War
The civil war led to the overthrow and death of Gaddafi amid the Arab Spring uprisings.
2020 - Permanent Ceasefire Signed
Rival factions in Libya agreed to a permanent ceasefire, marking a step towards political reconciliation.
2022 - Government of National Stability Proclaimed
The House of Representatives declared an alternative government, leading to dual power in Libya.