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Where is Libya located? Libya is located in Northern Africa, its between Egypt and Tunisia, and its bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.

Population: Over 5.7 million people live in Libya at the moment. Life expectancy is around 76 years. Languages: People over in Libya speak Arabic, Italian, and English. Ethnic Groups: Berber and Arab are 97%, Greeks, Maltese, Italians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Turks, Indians, and Tunisians make up the rest of the population. Religion: 97% of the population are Muslims

Libya had been under the rule of Qaddafi for over 42 years. Rebellion in Libya between people has outburst opposing Qaddafi, composed of civilians and former military members, and Qaddafi's supporters, who are the Libyan Air Force, paramilitary forces, portions of the regular military, and African mercenaries. Qaddafi overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969 and has been in power as the ruler of Libya ever since; this makes him one of the longest ruling leaders in modern history. Qaddafi

Libya does not have any democratic institutions, the people of Libya have no say on their government's policies. Libya has high levels of unemployment. Qaddafi has often used lethal force to crack-down on people opposing the government in the past. His rule has been brutal. Many people don’t have the right of speech, discussing national policy is punishable with up to three years in prison. Libya had little freedom of press. No rights!

Riot instigated by the arrest of human rights activist, Fethi Tarbel in Benghazi on February 15, 2011 marked the beginning of the Revolution. People were tired of being over a dictator and decided to rebel against the government. One side were made up Gaddafi and followers, on the other side are people like Abdul Fattah Younis (chief of staff of the revolution) and Omar Shibliy Mahmoudi among other leaders. How it all started.

Similar to The American Revolution Both revolutions (Libyan, and U.S.), are similar in that civilians became upset with the way their country was being run, and wanted to est. a new government Both the colonist and Libyans fought on their home ground Need for new government The colonist the Libyans had a constitutional Declaration Both received at least some foreign aid Colonists became unhappy with their mother countries oppressive rule similar to Libya, Libyans became upset with the rule of Muammar Gaddafi

Difference from the American Revolution Libya had been under dictatorship Libyan revolution took just over 8 months where the United States revolution took about 8 years The colonist separated from the old government. Colonist came from a mother country Libya overthrew their old regime Colonists were more organized than Libyan rebels Libyan rebels were protesting against their own leader, where the colonists were fighting against their mother country

June 27 The ICC issues arrest warrants for Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam and intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi on charges of crimes against humanity. April 30 A NATO missile attack on a house in Tripoli kills Gaddafi’s youngest son and three grandchildren, his government says. March 19 The first air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi’s forces on Benghazi and target Libya’s air defenses. March 5 The rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) in Benghazi declares itself Libya’s sole representative February 28 EU governments approve sanctions against Gaddafi and his closest advisers. February 24 Anti-government militias take control of central coastal city of Misrata after evicting forces loyal to Gaddafi. February 15/16, 2011 The arrest of human rights activist Fethi Tarbel starts a riot in Benghazi.

October 20 Gaddafi Died October 13 NTC forces say they have control of the whole of Sirte except neighborhood ‘Number Two’ where Gaddafi forces are surrounded. October 12 Government fighters capture Gaddafi’s son Mo’tassim after he tried to escape Sirte September 27 NATO says Libya’s interim rulers have taken full control of the country’s stockpile of chemical weapons and nuclear material. September 20 U.S. President Barack Obama calls for the last of Gaddafi’s loyalist forces to surrender as he announces the return of the U.S. ambassador to Tripoli. Gaddafi taunts NATO in a speech broadcast by Syrian-based Arrai television station. September 11 Libya starts producing oil again. Niger says Gaddafi’s son Saadi has arrived there September 1 Libya’s interim rulers meet world leaders at a conference in Paris to discuss reshaping Libya. Gaddafi, on the 42nd anniversary of his coming to power, urges his supporters to fight on. August 29 Gaddafi’s wife, his daughter Aisha and two of his sons enter Algeria. Aisha Gaddafi gives birth in a clinic in a border town hours after crossing the frontier. August 23 The rebels overrun Gaddafi’s fortified Bab al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli, trashing the symbols of his rule. August 21 Rebels enter Tripoli with little resistance. Gaddafi makes audio addresses over state television calling on Libyans to fight off the rebel “rats.”

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