Gaddafi's Libya

Muammar Gaddafi ruled Libya from 1969 until his ousting in 2011. He established a unique form of governance based on his Green Book, promoting concepts like direct democracy and socialism, but his regime was also marked by autocracy, human rights abuses, and state-sponsored terrorism. Libya's economy relied heavily on oil, generating significant wealth. Gaddafi sought to unite Arab nations and promoted African unity. His overthrow during the Arab Spring led to civil conflict and a power vacuum, resulting in ongoing instability and fragmentation within the country. Gaddafi's legacy remains controversial, with debates over his impact on Libya and the wider region.