The first of eight diagrams shows the territories that are currently under rebel and government control - this is a best guess as of March 4th. |
| Source: http://www.victoryamerica.blogspot.com/ The above map shows the Government (Gaddafi) controlled areas in green, and rebel held territories in red. |
To the east you have Pro Gaddafi forces digging in around Sirt and Ras Lanuf preventing a move by the main opposition force in Benghazi. To the South Pro-Gaddafi forces have fortified the southern approaches around Al Aziziya and Yafren. To the west forces have surrounded Al Zawiya thus preventing any movement by opposition forces in the west while controlling the Tunisian border. Then to make matters worse for the opposition the south western regions of Libya seem to be loyal to Gaddafi while sending more troops to join his Pan African Legion.
(taken from http://www.victoryamerica.blogspot.com/ - an outstanding blog that provides its readers with a daily update on the ongoing crisis in Libya.)
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| Source: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/18dbd68e-443f-11e0-931d-00144feab49a.html |
2). The map above illustrates the extent of the oil interests in Libya. It as shows Gaddafi and Opposition territories occupied in relation to the Libyan oil fields.
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| Source: http://oilandglory.foreignpolicy.com/category/wordpress_tag/libya |
3) The chart above highlights the countries that are most exposed to the oil exports from Libya. Unsurprisingly European nations dominate this list. Libya accounts between 2-3% of total oil exports, globally.
4) The diagram below provides further detail re: Libya Oil Exports
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| Source: http://oilandglory.foreignpolicy.com/category/wordpress_tag/libya |
Also the BBC provides two excellent diagrams
5a) The first shows the key strategic points within Libya
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| Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12572593 |
5b) The second shows the population density of the country
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| Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12572593 |
6) This excellent graphic courtesy of the Guardian.com presents a general overview of the events in Libya during the crisis, to date.
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| Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/feb/27/libya-tripoli-unrest-gaddafi-map |
8) Finally the diagram below shows the power network that surrounds the Gaddafi family.
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| Source: http://warincontext.org/2011/03/03/the-gaddafi-power-network/ |
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