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There is a war in Libya because many of the citizens want Godaffi to give up his political power, and to establish a new form of government that they believe to be more fair to its people.

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What is an example of the Revolutionary War as a civil war?

We actually had a great example of one quite recently. It was the rebellion that took place in Libya to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi. It could be said that what stared as a rebellion was an all out civil war and revolution. Many revolutions are civil wars because they are internally focused rather than being against an external controlling force.


Which African countries are at war?

Libya and Somalia


Does Libya accept refugees?

NO. Libya is probably the largest generator of refugees other than Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Libya is currently in a Second Civil War, so a combination of economic refugees (leaving for a better job in Europe) and war refugees (fleeing violence) are leaving Libya. Last I checked, it was at the rate of roughly 8,500 Libyans per month, but the rates have likely risen.


What were the consequences of the Libya civil war?

The Libya civil war, which began in 2011, led to the ousting of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi but resulted in significant political instability and a power vacuum. The country descended into chaos, with rival factions vying for control, leading to ongoing violence and the rise of extremist groups. The conflict also prompted a humanitarian crisis, displacing thousands and causing widespread suffering among civilians. Furthermore, the war destabilized the region, contributing to increased migration pressures across the Mediterranean and affecting neighboring countries.


When did Libya gain their independence?

Libya was occupied by Italy from the end of WW1 until it was fought over in WW2 and the Italians were defeated by the Allies . After that war, on 24 December 1951, Libya declared its independence as the United Kingdom of Libya,

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Will the US go to war with Libya?

NO. The US is relatively disinterested in Libya's current civil war and will likely ignore the region. Besides the US intervention in Libya in 2011 has soured many Americans on the idea of intervening in Libya another time.


What two sides are fighting in Libya's civil war?

Gadaffi's supporters (the government) and the rebels.


What started the Civil War in Libya?

Anti-government protests turned into an all-out civil war after Libyan security forces began firing on demonstrators in February 2011.


What is the comparison between the Civil War of America and the Civil War of Libya?

Only that there was a human-rights element in the later part of the American Civil War, which ended with the abolition of slavery in the USA. The Libyan Civil War was a United Nations backed campaign to oust a dictator guilty of transgressing human rights.


What is the civil war in Libya all for?

Libya has been ruled for over 40 years by a very destructive and insane ruler named Moammar Gadhafi. Most of the people of Libya are not happy about that and want to have a more honest and sane kind of government.


What countries are at a civil war now?

These countries could include Syria, Libya, Iraq, Mali, Korea. This depends on your exact definition of civil war, including the scope and number of participants.


Has libya ever been in war?

Has libya ever been in war.


What does the word Tobruk mean?

Tobruk is a city in Libya. It was significant in the North African campaign of the second World War and also in the 2011 Libyan civil war.


IS Libya LIMITED OR UNLIMITED GOVERNMENT?

This question is rather difficult to answer since, as of 2016, Libya is in the midst of a civil war. However, the last stable government in Libya was the government led by the Caudillo Qadhafi. That was certainly an UNLIMITED GOVERNMENT; there was no rule of law when applied to Qadhafi or those he deigned to support.


Who won the war between Libya and Chad?

Libya.


What was the last war Romania was in?

Romania was involved in the war against Libya.A contribution to the war of NATO countries against Libya.


What was the most recent war?

The War at Libya