Most reforestation occurred in western Libya.

The following months were characterized by a stalemate on the ground, as opposition fighters were unable to retake cities in western Libya.

Tripolitana is a historic region of western Libya, centered on the coastal city of Tripoli.

They are mentioned by Leo Africanus in the 16th century as living in western Libya.

The rural population in Tarhuna is one of the largest in western Libya, with a population density exceeding 50/km2.

Rebel fighters said the general and his sons were commanders directing operations in western Libya.

In 2000, dozens of Africans were killed by mobs in western Libya.

In the last major rebel base in western Libya, Misrata, tank fire has been reported from the outskirts of the city.

He was a Berber, originally from the Nafusa region in western Libya.

The force is divided into three main brigades in eastern, central and western Libya and carries out law and order and combat tasks.