◾Eighty-two years ago, late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafı was born on June 7th, 1942. We look back at a figure who is controvers

◾Eighty-two years ago, late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafı was born on June 7th, 1942. We look back at a figure who is controversial in the West but respected in many parts of the Global South, particularly in Africa. Putting aside the varying opinions, we objectively examine what Libya looked like before, during and after Nato-backed rebels toppled him in 2011. It brought to an end Gaddafi’s 42-year reign as president. ◾Follow: Source: Fearless John - @European_dissident