Muammar Gaddafi

A timeline of how Libya got to this point

Many in the country were hopeful during the revolt against the Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, but time has eroded that optimism.

Libya's election body blocks Gaddafi's son's presidential bid

Gaddafi, who registered to run on November 14, was among 25 candidates whose bids have been rejected from running in the December 24 election.

Son of former Libyan ruler Gaddafi runs for president

The Gaddafi era is still remembered by many Libyans as one of harsh autocracy, while Saif al Islam has been out of power for so long he may find it difficult to mobilise as much support as major rivals.

Ten years after Gaddafi’s demise, Libya’s future remains uncertain

Presidential elections are around the corner, but efforts at democratic transition are threatened by both internal and external actors - as well as a history of authoritarianism.

UN-backed talks fail to find common ground on December elections

The elections would be a critical step in international efforts to bring stability to Libya, which has been in turmoil since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising against late leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Libya elections, removal of foreign forces agreed in Berlin talks

Second Berlin Conference on Libya was aimed to make progress on removing mercenaries and other foreign forces, months after the ceasefire called for their withdrawal, as well as on steps towards securing a December 24 election.

Will Gaddafi’s son make a run for Libya's presidency?

Rumours have circulated in the past, but this time experts believe that Muammar Gaddafi’s son might be making a more serious run than in the past.

Libya authorities release scores of captured pro-Haftar fighters

Authorities in western Libya free 120 fighters loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar, the latest move towards reconciliation in a UN-backed peace process aimed at ending years of violence.

Can Libya’s new unity government work towards ending the civil war?

After a decade-long catastrophic fighting, the country’s western and eastern forces take the path of reconciliation. But experts doubt it could end the civil war.

Libya's new interim government sworn in

New interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah pledges to unite divided Libya, preparing to steer the war-torn country to December elections.

Libyan parliament votes in favour of unity government

After two days of intense debate, Libyan parliament approves the cabinet of interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, with 121 of the 132 lawmakers present voting in support.

Libyans commemorate 2011 revolution that toppled Gaddafi

In western Libya, festive crowds gathered in public squares despite Covid-19 restrictions to watch anniversary fireworks and military parades, but the mood was more sombre in the east.