In 2011, long-time Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was brutally murdered by the National Transitional Council (NTC), who were backed by Nato. With no leader, the country spiralled into chaos with different militias and governments attempting to take control, creating a civil war. read more
3. Sectarian division has impeded any new government progress. Instead of having a united political body, Libya ended up with three governments. 4. Libya’s economy has deteriorated to a point that many of those who once supported Libya’s 2011 uprising are now regretting it. read more
In 2011, long-time Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was brutally murdered by the National Transitional Council (NTC), who were backed by Nato. read more
The United States government supports the rebels who are taking control of Libya and forcing Gadhafi from power. read more