Historical eventOctober 232020

Libyan civil war (2014–2020)

Second Libyan Civil War: The Second Libyan Civil War comes to an end as all parties to the 5+5 Joint Libyan Military Commission agree to a ceasefire.

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When
Friday, October 23 20206 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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At a glance

Dates: 2014-05-16 – 2020-10-23.

Place: Libya, Libya.

Type: civil war.

Key figures / parties: Libyan armed forces, Government of National Accord, and Tuareg militias of Ghat.

What came before

Part of: Libyan crisis.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

Libya's 2011 civil war and NATO intervention toppled Muammar Gaddafi but left the country fractured among competing militias and regional powers. The 2014 conflict erupted when the elected General National Congress refused to dissolve, prompting rival factions to form competing governments in Tripoli and eastern Libya.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

The Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli was backed by Turkey, Qatar, and Italy, while the Libyan National Army (LNA) in the east was supported by Egypt, the UAE, Russia, and France. Various militias, tribal groups, and foreign mercenaries fought alongside these main factions throughout the conflict.

TimelineAI-assisted

The conflict began in May 2014 when the LNA launched Operation Dignity against Islamist militias. By 2015, two rival governments controlled different regions, with the UN recognizing the GNA in December 2015.

Fighting intensified in 2019–2020, with the LNA launching an offensive on Tripoli in April 2019. The 5+5 Joint Military Commission began ceasefire negotiations in February 2020, culminating in a nationwide ceasefire agreement on October 23, 2020.

What happened

Second Libyan Civil War: The Second Libyan Civil War comes to an end as all parties to the 5+5 Joint Libyan Military Commission agree to a ceasefire.

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