2011: Gaddafi killed by rebel fighters
Libya’s former leader, Muammar Gaddafi, was killed by rebel fighters on 20 October 2011.
Gaddafi had originally seized power in 1969 in a bloodless military coup. Over his four-decade control of Libya, Gaddafi became known for his oppressive regime, human rights violations and support of militant groups.
Following the fall of Tunisian President Ben Ali and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, protests in Libya called for the ousting of Gaddafi. After being toppled from power in August 2011, Gaddafi was captured and killed by Libyan fighters.
Originally broadcast 20 October 2011.