Libya

The Ottoman Empire established control over Libya, marking the start of a long period of Turkish influence.

Italy invaded and occupied Libya following the Italo-Turkish War, leading to colonial rule.

The Italian colonies of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica were unified to form the colony of Italian Libya.

Libya became an independent kingdom after the decline of Italian influence following World War II.

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi led a bloodless coup that overthrew King Idris I and established a republic.

The civil war led to the overthrow and death of Gaddafi amid the Arab Spring uprisings.

Rival factions in Libya agreed to a permanent ceasefire, marking a step towards political reconciliation.

The House of Representatives declared an alternative government, leading to dual power in Libya.