1980 in Libya
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The following lists events that happened during 1980 in Libya.
Incumbents
Events
- April 15 – Libya recognizes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.[1]
- August – A tribal uprising in eastern Libya triggers five days of fighting.[2]
References
- ^ Office of Near East and South Asian Analysis, Central Intelligence Agency (April 1987). Western Sahara: Scenarios for a Diplomatic Solution [NESA 87-10027]. p. 7. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Uprising in Libya". Syracuse Post-Standard. Los Angeles Times. 20 August 1980. p. A16.