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In History section, updated to clarify the attack on the U.S. consulate in Banghazi in September 2012 was carried out by a Islamist militant group.	Noah Tesch	Dec 13, 2012
Country Profile: In Country Profile, update to mention Ali Zeidan’s appointment as prime minister.	World Data Editor	Nov 02, 2012
In History section, deleted unclear information about Libya’s constitution-drafting procedure.	Noah Tesch	Sep 18, 2012
In Land section, deleted mention of the highest temperature ever recorded being in Aziziyyah, Libya. That temperature was discredited in 2012.	Noah Tesch	Sep 14, 2012
Country Profile: In Country Profile, updated to mention Mustafa Abushagur’s election as prime minister.	World Data Editor	Sep 13, 2012
Updated to mention that protesters attacked the U.S. consulate in Banghazi on September 11, 2012, killing the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.	Noah Tesch	Sep 12, 2012
Country Profile: In Country Profile, updated to mention Muhammad al-Megarif’s election as president of the General National Congress.	World Data Editor	Aug 13, 2012
In History section, updated to include results of elections in July 2012.	Noah Tesch	Jul 18, 2012
In Land section, changed "The Sudan" to "Sudan."	Amy McKenna	May 23, 2012
In History section, updated to mention tension between TNC and local militias.	Noah Tesch	Mar 09, 2012
Country Profile: Changed capital.	World Data Editor	Feb 22, 2012
Country Profile: Added name of head of state and head of government, along with urban-rural, life expectancy, literacy, and GNI per capita statistics.	World Data Editor	Feb 22, 2012
In History section, updated to mention that Qaddafi was killed by rebel forces on October 20, 2011.	Noah Tesch	Oct 20, 2011
In History section, updated to mention that the TNC began to transfer its operations to Tripoli.	Noah Tesch	Sep 09, 2011
Country Profile: Changed Official name; Form of government; Head of state; Head of government.	World Data Editor	Sep 09, 2011
In Introduction, updated to mention that Qaddafi was forced from power in 2011.	Noah Tesch	Sep 07, 2011
In Government and Society section, updated to mention that Qaddafi was forced from power in 2011.	Noah Tesch	Sep 07, 2011
In History section, removed reference to the reported arrest of Sayf al-Islam Qaddafi by rebel forces.	Noah Tesch	Aug 23, 2011
In History section, updated to mention rebel takeover of the Bab al-Aziziyyah compound in Tripoli.	Noah Tesch	Aug 23, 2011
Changed "NTC" to "TNC".	Noah Tesch	Aug 22, 2011
In History section, updated to mention rebel forces’ advance into Tripoli in August 2011.	Noah Tesch	Aug 22, 2011
In History section, updated to mention that on May 16 the International Criminal Court announced it would seek arrest warrants against Qaddafi, his son Sayf al-Islam, and the Libyan Intelligence Chief, Abdullah Senussi.	Noah Tesch	May 16, 2011
In History section, updated to mention that Qaddafi’s youngest son was killed in a NATO air strike on April 30.	Noah Tesch	May 12, 2011
In History section, updated to mention announcement that France, the United Kingdom, and Italy would send military advisers to Libya.	Noah Tesch	Apr 21, 2011
In History section, updated to mention a cease-fire plan proposed by the African Union that was rejected by the rebels.	Noah Tesch	Apr 11, 2011
In History section, updated to mention announcement that coalition air strikes had disabled the Libyan air force.	Noah Tesch	Mar 28, 2011
In History section, updated to include air strikes launched by an international coalition against Libyan military targets.	Noah Tesch	Mar 21, 2011
In History section, updated to include UN Security Council resolution authorizing military action against the Qaddafi regime in Libya.	Noah Tesch	Mar 18, 2011
In History section, updated to mention that pro-Qaddafi forces retook the opposition-held cities of Zawiyah and Ras Lanuf.	Noah Tesch	Mar 11, 2011
In History section, updated to mention fighting betweeen opposition forces and government loyalists in Brega.	Noah Tesch	Mar 03, 2011
In History section, updated to mention United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970, imposing sanctions on Libya.	Noah Tesch	Feb 28, 2011
In History section, updated to include the pro-Qaddafi forces’ attempts to retain control of Tripoli.	Noah Tesch	Feb 25, 2011
In History section, updated to mention that anti-Qaddafi forces took control of eastern Libya and many western cities outside the capital, Tripoli.	Noah Tesch	Feb 23, 2011
In History section, updated to mention Qaddafi’s televised statement on February 22, in which he refused to step down.	Noah Tesch	Feb 22, 2011
In History section, updated to mention the escalation of violence against pro-democracy protesters in Libya in February 2011.	Noah Tesch	Feb 22, 2011
In History section, updated to include anti-government rallies in Banghazi in February 2011.	Noah Tesch	Feb 16, 2011
Updated geologic time data.	Lorraine Murray	May 17, 2010
Country Profile: Updated area and population figures.	World Data Editor	Feb 16, 2010
Updated to clarify the system of government and the role of the secretary of the General People’s Committee as head of government.	Laura Etheredge	Nov 17, 2009
Country Profile: Updated Official name; updated Chief of state.	World Data Editor	Nov 17, 2009
Revised and updated bibliography.	Laura Etheredge	Mar 04, 2009
Thoroughly revised and updated Introduction.	Laura Etheredge	Nov 26, 2008
Article revised and updated.	Michael Ray	Dec 14, 2006

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