How Muammar Gaddafi, One of the Greatest Leaders of the 20th Century, Was Wrongfully Branded a Dictator and Killed by the U.S.

The Fall of Gaddafi: Western Intervention and the Misrepresentation of a Leader

Muammar Gaddafi’s 42-year rule over Libya came to a violent end in 2011, following a NATO-led intervention that has since been criticized as an abuse of UN mandates and a catalyst for ongoing instability in the region. While Western media often portrayed Gaddafi as a brutal dictator, this narrative overlooks the significant social and economic progress Libya made under his leadership.

Gaddafi’s Achievements:

Economic Prosperity: Under Gaddafi, Libya transformed from one of the poorest countries in the world to the country with the highest Human Development Index in Africa. The nationalization of oil resources allowed Libya to invest heavily in social programs and infrastructure.