Moammar Gadhafi
Moammar Gadhafi was the Libyan leader who ruled the country from 1969 until his overthrow and death in 2011. His regime was marked by authoritarianism and repression, particularly against forms of artistic expression, including rap music, which was banned during his time in power.
Born on Jun 07, 1942 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Obama launched an air campaign against Libya in 2011, in part to dislodge Moammar Gadhafi.
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Jamaica:
Andrew faced questions about his friendship with Said Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
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Jamaica:
Moammar Gadhafi was the longtime ruler of Libya and was involved in the campaign financing scandal surrounding Sarkozy.
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Canada:
We urged the ICC to prosecute Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi in the name of peace and democracy.
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Canada:
L’Ordre concluded that SNC-Lavalin under Mr. Lamarre’s leadership directly or indirectly made payments amounting to about $2-million to the family of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
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United States:
Longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi was toppled during the US intervention in Libya.
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United States:
Moammar Gadhafi was overthrown during the US intervention in Libya in 2011.
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India:
Moammar Gadhafi is referenced as a cautionary example of what can happen when one trusts the United States.
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Jamaica:
Moammar Gadhafi's government is accused of illegally financing Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign.
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United States:
Moammar Gadhafi was the then-dictator of Libya, whose actions were believed to have led to the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing.
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