The untold story of Gaddafi

Muammar Gaddafi, the former leader of Libya, had a controversial legacy. While his regime was known for its human rights violations, there were some positive developments that occurred under his rule. Here are some examples:

1. Economic Development: Under Gaddafi's rule, the Libyan economy experienced significant growth due to the country's oil reserves. Gaddafi used the country's wealth to fund infrastructure, education, and healthcare. He also implemented social welfare programs for the country's citizens.

2. Women's Rights: Gaddafi was a proponent of women's rights and worked to increase their participation in society. Women were given equal access to education and employment opportunities, and the legal age for marriage was raised. Gaddafi also encouraged women to participate in politics.

3. Pan-Africanism: Gaddafi was a strong supporter of African unity and advocated for closer cooperation among African countries. He played a leading role in the formation of the African Union and provided financial support to other African countries.

4. Environmentalism: Gaddafi was also an advocate for environmental issues and worked to protect Libya's natural resources. He implemented policies to protect Libya's coastline and forests and worked to promote renewable energy sources.

While these developments should be acknowledged, it is important to note that they occurred within the context of a regime with a history of human rights abuses and repression.

Below are 16 things Col. MUAMMAR GADDAFI did under his rule.

1. There was no electricity bill in Libya, electricity was free for all its citizens during Gaddafi's reign.

2. There was no interest on loans, banks in Libya were state-owned and loans were given to all its citizens at 0% interest by law.

3. Gaddafi vowed that his parents would not get a house until everyone in Libya had a home. Gaddafi and his family lived in a tent during his reign.

4. All newlyweds in Libya received $60,000 Dinar (US$ 50,000) by the government to buy their first apartment so to help start up the family

5. Education and medical treatments was free in Libya. Before Gaddafi only 25% of Libyans are literate. During his reign the figure was 83%

6. If Libyans want to take up farming career, they received farm land, a farming house, equipment, seeds and livestock to kick-start their farms all for free.

7. If Libyans couldn't find the education or medical facilities they need in Libya, the government will fund them to go abroad for it not only free but they got US $2,300/mth accommodation and car allowance.

8. In Libyan during Gaddafi reign, if a Libyan buys a car, the government subsidized 50% of the price.

9. The price of petrol in Libya is $0. 14 per liter in Gaddafi time.

10. Libya had no external debt and its reserves amounted to $150 billion – now frozen globally.

11. If a Libyan was unable to get employment after graduation the state would pay the average salary of the profession as if he or she is employed until employment is found.

12. A portion of Libyan oil sale was, credited directly to the bank accounts of all Libyan citizens.

13. A mother who gave birth to a child received US $5,000

14. 40 loaves of bread in Libya costed $ 0.15 during Gaddafi's reign.

15. 25% of Libyans had a university degree, during Gaddafi reign.

16. Gaddafi carried the world's largest irrigation project, known as the Great Man- Made River project, to make water readily available throughout the desert country.

17. He tried to unite Africa economically , Military and otherwise by introducing the Gold dinar most valuable and expensive African currency

And they called this Dictatorship. Years after killing Him, Libya is in a very worse situation.