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Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) - Libya: http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Libya/index.html

Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) summary and updates on Libya's nuclear and other WMD activities plus detailed reports. Founded by Ted Turner and former Senator Sam Nunn.
Libya ships out last WMD parts: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3539799.stm

3/8/04, BBC: "Libya sent all its known remaining nuclear weapons-related equipment to the U.S. as part of a disarmament deal.
Libya declares chemical weapons: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3535177.stm

3/5/04, BBC: Libya declared a 20-ton stockpile of deadly mustard gas in a full report on its chemical weapons program submitted to the UN Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Libya "produced nuclear material": http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3508047.stm

2/20/04, BBC: The U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Libya had secretly imported enriched uranium which it converted into plutonium, and engaged in other activities aimed at producing a nuclear weapon, but said it was not enough to make a nuclear bomb. The agency has been overseeing the removal and destruction of equipment used in the clandestine program after Libya said it was abandoning plans to develop nuclear weapons.
Libyan nuclear parts sent to U.S.: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3435607.stm

1/27/04, BBC: Components of Libya's nuclear weapons program have been flown to the United States in a sign of Libya's cooperation in eliminating its weapons of mass destruction.
Libya to give up WMD: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3335965.stm

12/19/03, BBC: Libya's leader Colonel Gaddafi said his country sought to develop weapons of mass destruction capabilities but will dismantle this program completely. White House fact sheet: "U.S. Security Strategy Induced Libya to Give up WMD Programs"
Libya - A Country Study: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/lytoc.html

Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress profile and study of history, geography, economy, politics, national security issues, etc. updated PDF version April 2005