1987 in Libya

← 1986 1985 1984 1987 in Libya → 1988 1989 1990
Decades:	1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
See also:	Other events of 1987 List of years in Libya

The following lists events that happened in 1987 in Libya .

Incumbents

• Prime Minister: Jadallah Azzuz at-Talhi (until 1 March), Umar Mustafa al-Muntasir (starting 1 March)

Events

• July - Air travel and telephone links are re-established between Tunisia and Libya after being paused since 1985. ^[1]
• September - Iraq and Libya re-establish diplomatic relations. ^[1]
• September 11 - Chad and Libya agree to a ceasefire that ends the Chadian–Libyan War. ^[2]
• October 7 - Algeria and Libya announce a tentative agreement to form a political union. ^[1] Algeria backed out of the planned union in November, well before it was implemented. ^[3]

Sport

• 1987 Libyan Premier League.

References

1. Sciolino, Elaine (8 October 1987). "Libya says political treaty with Algeria is near". New York Times. p. A3. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
2. United Press International (12 September 1987). "Chad, Libya reach truce". Kenosha News. p. 2. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
3. Hoagland, Jim (2 November 1987). "Algeria Pulls Back From Union With Libya; Gadhafi Asked to Join Friendship Treaty". Washington Post. p. A22.