 The city-state of Vatican City responded to the event by declaring it recognised the National Transitional Council as Libya's legitimate government.World leaders such as Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard suggested that the death of Gaddafi meant the Libyan Civil War was over.Some officials, such as UK Foreign Secretary William Hague, expressed disappointment that Gaddafi was not brought back alive and allowed to stand trial.