The Libyan resistance movement was the rebel force opposing the Italian Empire during its Pacification of Libya between 1923 and 1932.
The Libyan resistance, associated with the Senussi Order, was initially led by Omar Mukhtar (Arabic عمر المختار ‘Umar Al-Mukhtār, 1862–1931), who was from the tribe of Mnifa.
Hundreds of Libyans fought in the Italian colonial corps, including the Meharists and Savari troops.
The Libyans suffered between 40,000[3] and 70,000 deaths[4] due to battles, deportation and starvation, while the Italian colonial troops lose 2,582 men[5] Estimated 100,000 to 250,000 indigenous Libyans also immigrated or went into exile during the period from the start of the Italo-Turkish war in 1911 to the end of Italian governance in 1943.
Tripolitanian nobles in Egypt established the Libyan Arab Force to fight alongside the Allies.