The Central Intelligence Agency have performed multiple surveillance activities in Libya, particularly following the 1969 Libyan coup d'état. These surveillance activities had a particular focus on US oil interests in the region, but quickly focused on the governance of Muammar Gaddafi and his hostility toward the United States. During the First Libyan Civil War, the CIA's focus turned to the Libyan Rebels, of whom would eventually overthrow Gaddafi.