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- Full name: Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi
- Born: June 7, 1942PBS: Libya's Qaddafi: From 'Mad Dog' to Global Player (August 4, 2008)
- Alternate transliterations: Gadafy, Gaddafi, al-Gaddafi
- Holds no official public office or title
- September 1, 1969: Gaddafi led a coup against King Idris I
- Renounced terrorism in 2003Newsday.com: Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi Elected Leader of... (February 2, 2009)
- 2004: United States resumes formal diplomatic ties with Libya
- Appointed leader of the African Union on February 2, 2009Newsday.com: Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi Elected Leader of... (February 2, 2009)
- Attended the African Union meeting in a green robe embroidered with gold and surrounded by 7 extravagently dressed menNewsday.com: Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi Elected Leader of... (February 2, 2009)
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Though he holds no official office, Moammar Gadhafi (multiple spellings) has been the de facto leader of Libya since 1969.PBS: Libya's Qaddafi: From 'Mad Dog' to Global Player (August 4, 2008) He is nicknamed the "mad dog of the Middle East" and has been tied to terrorism in the past.http://abcnews.go.com/International/Politics/gaddafis-tent-blocked-stop-work-order/story?id=8649084
In September 2009, Gaddafi set up a tent on property owned by Donald Trump, while he was in New York to speak at a United Nations General Assembly. The Libyan leader, who prefers to stay in a tent, rather then hi rise buildings with elevators, was not welcome by many Americans. New York City's central park would not allow him to set up a tent and the town of Englewood, New Jersey also refused to let him stay there.http://abcnews.go.com/International/Politics/gaddafis-tent-blocked-stop-work-order/story?id=8649084
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African Union
On Monday, February 2, 2009, Moammar Gadhafi was elected leader of the African Union, a position that only lasts for a year and gives the appointee influence over the continent's politics but no real power.CNN: Libya's Gadhafi named African Union chairman (February 3, 2009) -
Libyan President
Gadhafi, who is the fourth longest serving head of state that is currently in office, did not promote himself to general after taking power. Instead, he accepted a smaller promotion to colonel, the rank he still holds today. He has stated that because Libya is ruled by the people, he needs no higher title. Gadhafi has implemented his own system that he calls Islamic Socialism; however critics argue that because of assassinations on Libyan dissidents living abroad, his political philosophy is more idealistic than his practice.LibyaForum.org: Libya Human Development Report -
Diplomatic Relations With U.S.
He is a strong proponent of Pan Arabism and has given support the PLO, Iran, and various terrorist groups in the past. However, in recent years Gadhafi has softened his stance, giving large amounts of humanitarian aid to sub-Saharan Africa and pledging to fight Al Qaeda, prompting the United States to resume diplomatic relations with Libya in 2004. -
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African Union picks new leader as Gadhafi exits
(CNN) -- The African Union has elected a new president, ending a bid by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to stay on as president of the organization for ... (February 01, 2010)CNN International -
Libyan court acquits Swiss businessman
... dispute between Libya and Switzerland that began in 2008 after police arrested Hannibal Gadhafi, the son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, and his wife. ... (February 07, 2010)eTaiwan News -
Bergen County rabbi wants to buy mansion where Moammar Gadhafi planned to stay
... News Desk Star-Ledger File PhotoRabbi Shmuley Boteach of Englewood wants to buy the mansion that nearly housed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi last year. ... (January 22, 2010)NJ.com -
End of Gadhafi's AU Presidency Stirs Speculation
Photo: AP Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi attends the World Summit on Food Security at UN Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters, in Rome, 16 Nov. ... (January 25, 2010)Voice of America
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrived in Libya for talks with Moammar Gadhafi to discuss developments in Arab and regional issues, DPA
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One year ago: Moammar Gadhafi of Libya was elected leader of the African Union.
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African Union picks new leader as Gadhafi exits: The African Union has elected a new president, ending a bid by Libyan leader Moammar ...
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Gadhafi blasts AU as he steps down #b92: Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has stepped down as chairman of the 53-nati... http://bit.ly/9ekv4M
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