Gadhafi , schooled in tribal values , was an activist from an early age . Gadhafi was first among equals in the group that overthrew the Libyan monarchy . Beginning in the early 1980s , a series of setbacks caused him to rethink failed initiatives , and after 1999 , Libya sought to return to the international community . He had a strong sense of nationalism and wanted to see Libya become part of Africa as well as Europe. He says Gadhafi destroyed civil society , violated rights , crippled the economy .
Gadhafi , schooled in tribal values , was an activist from an early age . Gadhafi was first among equals in the group that overthrew the Libyan monarchy . He had a strong sense of nationalism and wanted to see Libya become part of Africa as well as Europe. He says Gadhafi destroyed civil society , violated rights , crippled the economy .