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t. e. The killing of Muammar Gaddafi took place on 20 October 2011 after the Battle of Sirte. Muammar Gaddafi, the deposed leader of Libya, was captured by NTC forces and executed shortly afterwards.
Oct 31, 2011 · The web page reports the events of Col Gaddafi's last day and the circumstances of his death in 2011. It cites various sources, including Nato, rebels, and a forensic report, but also acknowledges the uncertainty and controversy over the exact cause of his death.
Gaddafi's government was overthrown; he retreated to Sirte only to be captured, tortured and killed by NTC militants. A highly divisive figure, Gaddafi dominated Libya's politics for four decades and was the subject of a pervasive cult of personality.
Nov 5, 2018 · On October 20, 2011, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was dragged from a drain pipe, tortured and killed.
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Oct 20, 2011 · Oct. 20, 2011. Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, the erratic, provocative dictator who ruled Libya for 42 years, crushing opponents at home while cultivating the wardrobe and looks befitting an aging rock...
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Jul 15, 2024 · Muammar al-Qaddafi (born 1942, near Sirte, Libya—died October 20, 2011, Sirte) was the de facto leader of Libya (1969–2011). Qaddafi had ruled for more than four decades when he was ousted by a revolt in August 2011. After evading capture for several weeks, he was killed by rebel forces in October 2011.
Oct 22, 2011 · The commander of the brigade that captured Col Muammar Gaddafi says he tried to save his life and takes responsibility for his death, in an exclusive BBC interview.
