On 1 September 1969, Ghaddafi and his Free Unionist Movement launched a successful coup against King Idris.


































































 

 
 
 

 

 
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On 1 September 1969, Ghaddafi and his Free Unionist Movement launched a successful coup against King Idris. Ghaddafi in 1969

On 1 September 1969, Ghaddafi and his Free Unionist Movement launched a successful coup against King Idris.


































































 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 Ghaddafi in 1969

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