Libyans mark the 10th anniversary of their 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in Martyrs' Square, Tripoli. Oil-rich Libya was plunged into chaos after a 2011 Nato-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi. "Congratulations on the formation of an interim unity government to set the stage for elections in December," tweeted US ambassador in Libya Richard Norland. Dbeibah named Najla Mangoush as foreign minister — the first woman to lead the Libyan foreign ministry in modern history. Buildings ravaged by fighting are seen through a damaged building in Sirte, Libya, 2011.

Source: Libya Today March 10, 2021 20:03 UTC