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NATO's involvement, prompted by Gaddafi's violent crackdown, ultimately escalated the conflict and provided the rebelling forces with air support, accelerating the collapse of Gaddafi's regime. He attempted to flee but was captured by rebel forces, who executed him in October 2011, marking the end of his 42-year rule.

Legacy: A Complex Figure

Muammar Gaddafi remains a deeply polarizing figure in history. His initial revolutionary ideals promised liberation and national pride for many Libyans. However, his transformation into a tyrant—marked by brutal repression, economic mismanagement, and international isolation—casts a long shadow over his legacy.