Time line
China Daily | Updated: 2011-10-21 08:06
Key events since the start of the Libya conflict:
February 15-19: Inspired by revolts in other Arab countries, including neighboring Tunisia and Egypt, a rebellion erupts in Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city.
March 19: With troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi threatening rebel-held Benghazi, French, US and British forces launch UN-mandated air strikes and push them back.
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