People's Hall, Tripoli

The People's Hall was a large government building in Tripoli, Libya, constructed in the 1970s/80s. It was the meeting place of the Libyan General People's Congress.[1] It was normally closed to the general public.

For other places with the same name, see People's Hall.

People's Hall
The Peoples Hall in Tripoli after its disuse as a government building, 2012.
General information
Town or cityTripoli
CountryLibya
OwnerGovernment of Libya

The People's Hall was burned by demonstrators[2] on 21 February 2011 as part of the Libyan Civil War.[3][4] It was reignited and burned out, amongst the other fires at Tripoli police stations, the justice ministry at Martyrs' Square, and the Shaabia headquarters, on 22 February 2011.[1]

References
  1. Magharebia; "Libya lashes out at demonstrators" - "Citizens in Tripoli, however, asked where the council was working, since its building was burned."; 23 February 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2011
  2. "The Middle East in Revolt". Time. 22 February 2011. Archived from the original on 25 February 2011.
  3. "Libyan People's Hall on fire as protesters riot". RIA Novosti. 21 February 2011.
  4. Christian Lowe (21 February 2011). "UPDATE 1-Government building on fire in Libyan capital". Reuters. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011.

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