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| History: | 1843 - Sanusiya Order founded. 15 Oct 1912 - Italian protectorate declared Cirenaica (Cyrenaica). 18 Oct 1912 - Ceded to Italy by the Ottoman Empire. 1920 - Italy claims sovereignty. 17 May 1919 - Italian Cirenaica colony. 25 Oct 1920 - Italian government recognizes Sheikh Sidi Idriss as the leader of the Sanusiya (Sensussi). 1929 - Italy derecognizes the Order. |
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