As news reports surfaced that toppled Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi was captured, and perhaps killed, in his hometown of Sirte, videos quickly surfaced of Libyans reacting to — and mostly celebrating — the news. Here are a few.
This clip from Russia Today shows interim forces in Sirte letting off fireworks and blasting rounds in celebration of the former Libyan leader’s death.
PHOTOS: Libya Celebrates the Fall of Gaddafi
This Associated Press footage shows more footage from Sirte as large groups of levels gather to rejoice against a backdrop of heavy machine-gun fire.
The U.K.’s Telegraph shows residents of Tripoli celebrating in the streets.
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