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How people in Libya and beyond are living with Khadafi's legacy, 15 years on

Libyan dictator Moamer Khadafi during the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of his rise to power on 1 September, 2009.
Libyan dictator Moamer Khadafi during the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of his rise to power on 1 September, 2009. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/Files

Fifteen years ago today, Moamer Kadhafi was captured and killed by rebel fighters, ending 42 years of one-man rule over Libya. RFI spoke to Libya specialist Virginie Collombier about what "Khadafism" stood for, who still believes in it and whether the removal of its architect has made life better for the country's people.

Kadhafi seized power in Libya in a military coup in 1969 and went on to build one of the most idiosyncratic states of the 20th century.

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