Muammar Gaddafi was the leader of Libya and faced significant challenges during the Arab Spring, ultimately leading to his overthrow and the end of his rule in Libya. On August 23, 2011, the National Transitional Council (NTC) seized possession of Bab al-Azizia, Muammar Gaddafi’s compound and stronghold in Tripoli, Libya, leading to Gaddafi’s downfall.