Witness History: Archive 2011 - Air strikes on Libya 1986

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They lasted for less than 12 minutes, but US air strikes against targets in Libya in April 1986, shook the country.

Three of Colonel Gaddafi's children were among the injured - his adopted daughter died.

But did they strengthen or weaken his hold on power?

Published on Monday, 14th March 2011.

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