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Qaddafi

British  
/ ɡəˈdɑːfɪ /

noun

  1. Moamar al (ˈməʊəˌmɑː ˌæl). See (Moamar al) Gaddafi

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Later, Hifter broke with Qaddafi and with the help of the C.I.A. made his way to the United States, where he lived for two decades in Northern Virginia.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2021

Ramsey Clark’s career took him to some strange places: Along with a passel of American leftists, Clark’s clients included Lyndon LaRouche, Muammar Qaddafi, Slobodan Milosevic, and Saddam Hussein.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2020

At the same time, the Russian military has worked behind the scenes to surround Mr. Hifter with many of its old partners from the Qaddafi-era security forces, encouraging Qaddafi henchmen to return from exile.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2020

Musa Ibrahim, a former Qaddafi spokesman, declined to comment on specific meetings in Moscow but acknowledged that Russia had been “bringing together” the Hifter and Qaddafi officers, especially since the assault on Tripoli.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2020

The mission ended with the death of Qaddafi and the installation of a transitional government.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

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