Libyans Around the World Rejoice at Qaddafi's Death

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John Hudson 362 Views Oct 20, 2011

Scenes of rejoicing Libyans in the capital's Martyrs Square erupted following the death of Col. Muammar Qaddafi, but ex-patriots and supporters of the Libyan rebels are celebrating the dictator's demise around the world. Here's a glimpse of the celebrations in Tunisia, where a number of refugees have entered since the fighting, England and Malta.

Tunisia

A combination of Libyan refugees and Tunisians celebrate on Mohamed V street in Tunis following the news of Qadddafi's death. [Getty Images]

London

A man waves the Libyan flag in London as a bus drives by.

A crowd of people celebrated the news outside the Libyan Embassy in Knightsbridge, London.

 

Malta

In the Southern European country of Malta, Reuters captures a pair of Libyan nationals embracing near the Libyan embassy in Balzan:

 

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