Middle East Observer
Pesquisar
PT
Países

Líbia

Capital
Trípoli
Hora local
domingo, 15 de novembro de 2026
Tempo
24°
Céu limpo · Máx. 24° · Mín. 20°· Clima: MET Norway

Da wiki

MisrataLibya’s third-largest city became a center of armed and political power after resisting a prolonged siege in 2011. Its forces later fought in Libya’s civil war, led the campaign against the Islamic State in Sirte, and defended Tripoli against Khalifa Haftar’s 2019 attack.Middle EastThe Middle East is a region linking Israel, neighboring Arab countries, Iran and surrounding lands at a strategic gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa. Its ancient cultures, religious traditions, energy resources and waterways have shaped world history and modern international affairs.Libyan civil war (2011)The 2011 Libyan civil war began with protests against Muammar Gaddafi and became an armed uprising centered initially on Benghazi. NATO intervened to protect civilians as Gaddafi’s forces advanced; his regime fell, but the subsequent political transition fractured and another civil war began in 2014.Khalifa HaftarKhalifa Haftar commands the eastern-based Libyan National Army, which fought jihadist groups and rival Libyan forces during the civil war. His April 2019 offensive against Tripoli failed after Turkish intervention, but he retained control of eastern Libya.Abdul Hamid DbeibehAbdul Hamid Dbeibeh is a Libyan businessman who became prime minister of the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity in 2021. His extended tenure reflects Libya’s stalled elections, divided authority and struggle over oil revenue.Tripoli, LibyaTripoli is Libya’s capital and principal city in historic Tripolitania. Its history spans Roman rule, Ottoman government, Italian colonialism, the destruction of its Jewish community, Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, and the civil wars that followed his fall.Muammar GaddafiMuammar Gaddafi ruled Libya from a 1969 military coup until his death during the 2011 uprising. His rule combined personal dictatorship, Arab nationalist ambitions, armed confrontation with Israel and severe repression of opponents.Libyan National ArmyThe Libyan National Army is a military coalition commanded by Khalifa Haftar and based in eastern Libya. Backed by the House of Representatives in Tobruk and several foreign governments, it fought the Tripoli-based government during Libya’s civil war and retained control of the east after the October 2020 ceasefire.

Outros países