Moammar Gadhafi Killed By Rebel Forces

Mercurial Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was captured and killed by rebel forces early yesterday morning (October 20). The death of the ousted leader marks the end of his iron clad rule over the North African nation.

"This is a time to start a new Libya, with a new economy, with a new education and with a new health system — with one future," Mahmoud Jibril, Libya's transitional prime minister, said after proclaiming Gadhafi's death.

After months on the run, Gadhafi was found in his hometown of Sirte by National Transitional Council troops. The once powerful prime minister was discovered hiding in a 3' wide drainage pipe. During a gun battle Gadhafi’s supporters were overpowered and he was captured. -Kidult