Colonel Muammar al Gaddafi, the Libyan political and military leader. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 23rd May 1976

Death Moamer Kadhafi in Misrata on October 20, 2011. The veteran strongman was killed on as new regime forces crushed the last pocket of resistance in his hometown Sirte, the National Transitional Council said. (Photo credit should read MAHMUD TURKIA)

Libyan-Americans celebrate the death of former long time Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in front of the White House October 20, 2011 in Washington, DC. Gaddafi was reportedly killed as Libyan rebel forces battled for control in his hometown of Sirte. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Libyan leader Muammer Gaddafi is seen at the European Commission on April 27, 2004 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)