Death of Gaddafi marks the end of an era

Muammar-al Gaddafi, Libya's controversial self-styled authoritarian ruler has been killed in his hometown Sirte, after he was captured by the rebels fighting to take control of the country.

Muammar-al Gaddafi

Gaddafi whose pomp, lavish life-style and female bodyguards have been viewed with much contempt in the Muslim world is believed to have died at the hands of rebels.

Gaddafi, the man who ruled Libya with an iron fist for 42 years is dead, it remains for the National Transitional Council (NTC) to bring Libyans together towards national unity and reconciliation. Gaddafi's death signals a new era for Libya, and what might come next to the war torn country remains a controversial topic. 

It seems very likely that NATO, the western military alliance which helped the rebels to depose the Libyan leader will play a distabalising role to spread more chaos among Libyan people. A stable and prosperous Libya with its vast oil reserves might become an envy of the western governments whose countries are on the verge of financial ruin. 

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To read about Gaddafi's final moments, click here.
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Written by: Maryam Nashwa
20 October 2011
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