Libya : Transition and U.S. Policy.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomatic and consular service.

Elections.

International relations.

International trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (27 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background on 2011 popular revolt against Muammar al Qadhafi and the resulting armed conflict between opposition activists and Libyan Government security forces. Details Sept. 11, 2012 attacks on U.S. offices in Benghazi that resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other U.S. personnel. Assesses events in Libya following death of Qadhafi and a formal declaration of liberation by the Interim Transitional National Council. Reviews key developments related to General National Congress election and results, constitutional assembly and federalism debate, security and human rights challenges, UN Support Mission in Libya, Libyan assets and oil exports, and International Criminal Court and UN Human Rights Council investigations. Summarizes related legislation in the 112th Congress.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Apr. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Libya

Access Restriction:

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