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Situation as of the 1 March. Areas controlled by Anti-Gaddafi forces. Date 17 February 2011 – 25 February 2011 Location Tripoli, Libya Decisive Pro-Gaddafi victory [1] Result • Pro-Gaddafi forces solidify control of the city. • All Anti-Gaddafi protests quashed. Belligerents Anti-Gaddafi forces Casualties and losses 300 killed [2][3] Unknown Gaddafi Loyalists Military of Libya Paramilitary forces During the 2011 Libyan uprising, control of the capital city of Tripoli was considered key to the rebels' attempt to overthrow the Libyan government and President Muammar al-Gaddafi. During the early days of the uprising there were reports of unrest in the city, but the city remains under the control of the regime. [4][5][6][7] Background Muammar al-Gaddafi has ruled Libya since overthrowing the monarchy in 1969. [8] As the 2010–2011 Middle East and North Africa protests caused revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, which both border Libya, Gaddafi was reportedly still in full control, being the longest-ruling non-royal head of state. [9] However, the protestors want democracy, and Libya's corruption perception index in 2010 was 2.2, worse than Tunisia or Egypt. [10] Clashes On 17 February 2011, it was reported that supporters of the Libyan opposition had taken to the streets and Green Square, Tripoli during the Day of Revolt. [11][12][13] On 20 February, it was claimed that snipers fired on crowds to control Green Square, as protesters started fires at police stations and the General People's Congress building. [14][15] Reportedly, the state television building was also set on fire on 21 February. [16][17] On 22 February, it was stated that the justice ministry at al-Shuhadaa square and the Shaabia headquarters were attacked. [18][19] Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport may have been taken by the protesters on 25 February. [20][21] The Tajoura district of Tripoli rose up against control by the Gaddafi government on 25 February. [22] However, it was quickly confronted by government troops who reportedly fired on the protestors and killed 25 of them. [23] The National Libyan Council formed by the rebels in Benghazi, their interim capital, said through their spokesman Hafiz Ghoga that "we will help liberate other Libyan cities, in particular Tripoli through our national army, our armed forces, of which part have announced their support for the people." [24] Various countries, such as the UK and USA have considered creating a no-fly zone under United nations guidance, which would prevent warplanes being used and mercenaries being flown in. [25] The no fly zone was rejected by Russia and China, the Russian foreign minister rejected the idea and instead supported sanctions and the Chinese spokesman said their priority was, "for the violence to end, to avoid casualties and to make constructive efforts to help Libya return to peace and stability." [26] On 1 March the British prime minister, David Cameron backtracked from his comments regarding the no fly zone and Saif Gaddafi who is British educated, accused Cameron of wanting to be a hero, [27] and described Cameron's military threats as a "like a joke" and said, that if military action was taken, "we are ready we are not afraid." [28] Gaddafi loyalists remained in control in Tripoli and on 1 March it was reported that many shops were closed and the few banks that opened had queues outside. [29] Also on 1 March a convoy of twenty government aid trucks left Tripoli with food and medicine for the rebel-held eastern city of Benghazi. [27] UNSC Resolution 1973 On the night of 17/18 March, following United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, clashes occurred between protestors and pro-Gaddafi forces in Tripoli in several different areas. [30] Protests were also planned for Friday 18 March. [30] Public appearances by Gaddafi On 25 February, Gaddafi made a public speech in Green Square, stating "We will fight them and we will beat them. Sing, dance and prepare yourselves. If needs be, we will open all the arsenals." [31] References 1. ^ "Gaddafi solidifies control in west, will turn east next". 24 February 2011. http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/gaddafi-solidifies-control-west-will-turn-east-next. 2. ^ 275 killed (by Feb. 24/IFHR claim)http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/over-640-die-in-libya-unrest/storye6frfku0-1226011080864 3. ^ 25 killed (on Feb.25/opposition claim)[1] 4. ^ Libyan protesters battle for control of Tripoli - World News - News - WalesOnline 5. ^ afrol News - Protesters control great part of Tripoli 6. ^ The Hindu : International : Protesters battle regime in Tripoli 7. ^ Terror in Tripoli as Gaddafi set for battle - Region - World - Ahram Online 8. ^ Viscusi, Gregory (23 February 2011). "Qaddafi is no Mubarak as regime overthrow may trigger a 'descent to chaos'". Bloomberg. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-23/qaddafi-is-no-mubarak-overthrow-may-mean-descent-tochaos-.html. Retrieved 24 February 2011. 9. ^ Whitlock, Craig (22 February 2011). 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13. ^ WL Central. "19 February 2011 World: It is Libyan blood on your hands that you let shed today. #Libya #Feb17". WL Central. http://wlcentral.org/node/1312. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 14. ^ "Libyan People's Hall on fire as protesters riot". RIA Novosti. 21 February 2011. http://en.rian.ru/world/20110221/162699766.html. 15. ^ Christian Lowe (21 February 2011). "UPDATE 1-Government building on fire in Libyan capital". Reuters. http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFLDE71K0OP20110221. 16. ^ "Libya: Violent Protests Paralyse Country As Colonel Gaddafi's Son Warns Of Civil War". World News. Sky News. 22 February 2011. http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Libya-Violent-Protests-Paralyse-Country-As- Colonel-Gaddafis-Son-Warns-Of-Civil- War/Article/201102315937579lpos=World_News_Right_Promo_Region_2&lid=ARTICLE_15937579_Libya%3A_Violen t_Protests_Paralyse_Country_As_Colonel_Gaddafis_Son_Warns_Of_Civil_War. Retrieved 21 February 2011. 17. ^ "Report: Military Aircraft Bomb Libyan Protesters". MyStateline. 2011-02-21. http://mystateline.com/fulltextnewsnxd_id=231506. 18. ^ "Libyan People's Hall on fire as protesters riot". RIA Novosti. 2011-02-21. http://en.rian.ru/world/20110221/162699766.html. 19. ^ Christian Lowe (2011-02-21). "UPDATE 1-Government building on fire in Libyan capital". Reuters. http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFLDE71K0OP20110221. 20. ^ "Fresh reports of Tripoli fighting – air base may have fallen to rebels". Times of Malta. 2011-02-25. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110225/local/fresh-reports-of-tripoli-fighting-air-base-may-have-fallen-torebels. Retrieved 2011-02-25. 21. ^ "Libya in turmoil – live updates". The Guardian. 2011-2-25. Archived from the original on 2011-02-25. http://www.webcitation.org/5wlT4XM4G. Retrieved 2011-02-25. 22. ^ "Gaddafi forces abandon parts of Tripoli". National Post. 2011-02-26. Archived from the original on 2011-03-08. http://www.webcitation.org/5x17wPxrf. 23. ^ "US imposes sanctions on Gaddafi, Tripoli the focus". Reuters. 26 February 2011. http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/02/26/idINIndia-55172920110226. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 24. ^ Libya rebels form council, oppose foreign intervention 25. ^ http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/02/britain-working-on-plans-for-a-no-fly-zoneover-libya/1 (USA Today) 26. ^ "World China tells West to back off". The Morning Star. March 1, 2011. http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/101713. Retrieved March 1, 2011. 27. ^ a b "Cameron backtracks on Libya no-fly zone plan as US distances itself". The Guardian. March 1, 2011. http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/mar/01/cameron-backtracks-libya-zone-us. Retrieved March 1, 2011. 28. ^ "Libya removed from Human rights counsil". Channel Four News. March 1, 2011. http://www.channel4.com/news/libya-laughs-off-no-fly-zone-warning. Retrieved March 1, 2011. 29. ^ "Teacher wants to return to Libya". This is Gloucestershire. March 1, 2011. http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/news/Teacher-wants-return-Libya/article-3275471-detail/article.html. Retrieved March 1, 2011. 30. ^ a b "Tripoli journalists in lockdown ahead of protest". Thomson Reuters. 2011-03-18. Archived from the original on 2011-03-21. http://www.webcitation.org/5xMRwxyI3. Retrieved 2011-03-21. 31. ^ "Tripoli braces for battle as Gaddafi digs in". ABC News. 2011-2-27. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/27/3149926.htmsection=justin. Battle of Az Zawiyah From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Date 24 February 2011 – 9/10 March 2011 Location Az Zawiyah, Libya Result Pro-Gaddafi victory [1] • City retaken by loyalist forces. Anti-Gaddafi Forces Libyan People's Army Gaddafi Loyalists Military of Libya Paramilitary forces Col. Hussein Darbouk † [2] Khamis al-Gaddafi Gen. Muftah Anaqrat † Col. Mohamed Gayth † 2,000 combatants (by March 4) [3] Khamis Brigade [4] Hosban Brigade [5] Casualties and losses 234 [6] -247 killed, [7] 300+ wounded, [8] 37 captured, [9] up to 50 tanks, APCs and SP howitzers destroyed or captured 65 killed, 29-31 captured, [10] 50 wounded, [11] at least 4 T-72 tanks or BMPs and 1 Shilka destroyed [12] The Battle of Az Zawiyah was a battle during the 2011 Libyan uprising between army units and militiamen loyal to Muammar Gaddafi and anti-Gaddafi forces.
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