1996 in Libya

none November 2025 1996 The following lists events that happened in Libya in 1996 Incumbents President: Muammar al-Gaddafi Prime Minister: Abdul Majid al-Qa′ud Events March 27 - Egyptian hijackers commandeer an Egyptian passenger flight in Luxor and land it in Martubah, Libya, demanding a meeting with world leaders. The hijackers released the 152 passengers unharmed and surrendered to the Libyan military.Hijackers surrender in Libya https://newspaperarchive.com/anderson-herald-bulletin-mar-28-1996-p-3/ 20 November 2025 Anderson (IN) Herald Bulletin Associated Press 28 March 1996 A3 enGreenway Norma Passengers celebrate safe landing https://newspaperarchive.com/medicine-hat-news-mar-29-1996-p-12/ 20 November 2025 Medicine Hat (AB) News Southam Newspapers 29 March 1996 A12 August - The United States announced sanctions on companies with greater than $40 million (USD) annual investments in Libya or Iran, despite objections from Germany, France, Canada, and the European Union.U.S. trade bill angers allies https://newspaperarchive.com/brandon-sun-aug-06-1996-p-17/ 20 November 2025 Brandon (MB) Sun Canadian Press / Reuters / Associated Press 6 August 1996 17 August - Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam, travels to Libya to receive the Gadhafi Human Rights Award.Farrakhan in Libya for seminar https://newspaperarchive.com/cumberland-times-news-aug-30-1996-p-2/ 20 November 2025 Cumberland (MD) Times-News Associated Press 30 August 1996 2A Sport 1995–96 Libyan Premier League 1996–97 Libyan Premier League References 1996 Category:Years of the 20th century in Libya Libya Libya Category:1990s in Libya