In the aftermath of the 1986 U.S. attack, the army was purged of perceived disloyal elements, and in 1988, Gaddafi announced the creation of a popular militia to replace the army and police. In 1987, Libya began production of mustard gas at a facility in Rabta, although publicly denying it was stockpiling chemical weapons, and unsuccessfully attempted to develop nuclear weapons. The period also saw a growth in domestic Islamist opposition, formulated into groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group. A number of assassination attempts against Gaddafi were foiled, and in turn, 1989 saw the security forces raid mosques believed to be centres of counter-revolutionary preaching. In October 1993, elements of the increasingly marginalised army initiated a failed coup in Misrata, while in September 1995, Islamists launched an insurgency in Benghazi, and in July 1996 an anti-Gaddafist football riot broke out in Tripoli. The Revolutionary Committees experienced a resurgence to combat these Islamists.
In the aftermath of the 1986 U.S. attack , the army was purged of perceived disloyal elements , and in 1988 , Gaddafi announced the creation of a popular militia to replace the army and police . In 1987 , Libya began production of mustard gas at a facility in Rabta , although publicly denying it was stockpiling chemical weapons , and unsuccessfully attempted to develop nuclear weapons . The period also saw a growth in domestic Islamist opposition , formulated into groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group . A number of assassination attempts against Gaddafi were foiled , and in turn , 1989 saw the security forces raid mosques believed to be centres of counter - revolutionary preaching . In October 1993 , elements of the increasingly marginalised army initiated a failed coup in Misrata , while in September 1995 , Islamists launched an insurgency in Benghazi , and in July 1996 an anti - Gaddafist football riot broke out in Tripoli . The Revolutionary Committees experienced a resurgence to combat these Islamists .
Where did a Muslim insurgency take place in 1995?
Where did a Muslim insurgency take place in 1995 ?
Benghazi
Benghazi