Sad end of Col. Gaddafi
On 20th October 2011 the most charismatic leader of Africa Col. Muammar Gaddafi was killed in a barbaric manner and his body was dragged through the streets of Sirte by a frenzied mob. The West became overjoyed and hailed his death instantly. His killing can be compared to that of Nawab Siraj ud-Dowlah. In fact, the West was plotting to topple him for many years for his fiercely independent foreign policy. It is an open secret how peaceful protests of Libyans turned aggressive and overpowered a strong ruler of Africa. The West killed two birds with one stone.
Though Gaddafi was not a democratically elected leader, yet his iron-fisted rule brought discipline in that country. He fended off the looters and provided the citizens with all basic necessities. The road ahead of Libyans is stormy and full of challenges. Sooner or later, the people will understand the reality, reasses their past deeds and use the lessons learnt to build their future.
Even so, Gaddafi's contribution to Libya can't be erased from the country's history.
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