He , schooled in tribal values , was an activist from an early age . Politically , he systematically destroyed civil society and banned political parties , leaving the Libyan people with no experience in democratic government . Gadhafi was first among many in the group that overthrew the Libyan monarchy . He says he supported shadow democracy but held on to all real power . He says Gadhafi destroyed civil liberties , violated rights , damaged the economy .
He , schooled in tribal values , was an activist from an early age . Gadhafi was first among many in the group that overthrew the Libyan monarchy . He says he supported shadow democracy but held on to all real power . He says Gadhafi destroyed civil liberties , violated rights , damaged the economy .