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This is a list of active rebel groups that control territory around the world whose domains may be subnational, transnational, or international. A "rebel group" is defined here as a polity that uses armed conflict in opposition to established government (or governments) for reasons such as to seek political change or to establish, maintain, or to gain independence.
Groups that "control territory" are defined as any group that hold any populated or inhabited town, city, village, or defined area that is under the direct administration or military control of the group. Such control may be contested and might be temporary or fluctuating, especially under the circumstance of conflict.
A member of OPEC, Libya ranks ninth among world nations for the size of its proven oil reserves -- 48 billion barrels, just behind Russia, and ahead of Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Qatar.
Local or city Maps of ongoing insurgencies, armed conflicts, disputes of territories, military conflicts, and also current civil or international wars: Iraq, Lebanon, Syria (Civil + Countries War)
February 5: Fall of Benghazi; February 5–7: Battle of Beda Fomm; Operation Sunflower. March 21–23: Battle of the Oasis; March 24: First Battle of El Agheila; April 6–8: Second Battle of Mechili; April 10 – November 27: Siege of Tobruk; April 12: Second Battle of Bardia [3] April 12: First Battle of Sollum [3] April 12: Fourth Battle of ...
In late July, they took control of more than five other barracks in Benghazi, including the headquarters of the Al-Saiqa Special Forces unit. On 31 July 2014, the council claimed to have had taken over Benghazi. [8] However it lost control of much of the city to the Libyan National Army in the following months. [9]
The 2013 Benghazi conflict is a part of the aftermath of the Libyan civil war, that began after clashes erupted between protesters and militants from the Libya Shield brigade on 8 June 2013. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ dubious – discuss ]