End of Muammar Gaddafi: Key Figured Killed in Civil War

Muammar Gaddafi, who led Libya for over four decades, met his end during the Libyan civil war. Gaddafi's rule began with a successful coup d'état that overthrew King Idris in 1969. His subsequent reign was marked by a mixture of socialist and authoritarian policies, including widespread human rights abuses and suppression of political dissent. The Arab Spring, a series of pro-democracy uprisings, reached Libya, leading to massive protests against Gaddafi’s regime. As the civil war intensified, NATO intervened with airstrikes aimed at Gaddafi's forces, providing crucial support to the rebels. Gaddafi's strongholds gradually fell, and he was eventually driven out of Tripoli. The National Transitional Council (NTC) emerged as the primary force against Gaddafi. Gaddafi was captured by NTC fighters after his convoy was hit by NATO airstrikes near his hometown of Sirte. He sought refuge in a drainage pipe, where he was discovered and captured alive. Mobile phone footage captured the chaotic scene as Gaddafi was dragged from the pipe by rebels. He was subjected to physical abuse and subsequently shot. The exact circumstances of his death remain unclear, but the images of his corpse were broadcast globally. The death marked a turning point in the Libyan civil war, leading to the collapse of Gaddafi’s remaining forces. However, Libya plunged into further chaos as various factions vied for power. The instability paved the way for an ongoing conflict that devastated Libya's infrastructure and