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By the 1980s, as tensions mounted and economic crises deepened, Gaddafi took drastic measures to maintain power, even using the military to suppress internal dissent and restore order. Conflicts, such as the disastrous war in Chad, further drained Libya of resources and eroded public confidence in Gaddafi’s leadership.

The Fall: The Arab Spring and Gaddafi's Demise

The spark for change came during the Arab Spring in early 2011, which ignited widespread protests against Gaddafi's regime in Libya. Despite his attempts to quell the dissent with violence, the protests grew not only in size but also in determination. As cities fell into the hands of revolutionaries, Gaddafi's desperation intensified, leading him to declare brutal reprisals against protesters.