According to Al-Jazeera Colonel Ahmed Bani, the military spokesman of the National Transition Council (NTC) in Libya confirmed the death of Muammar Gaddafi. After he had been captured by rebel fighters near his hometown Sirte he died of his wounds.

We announce to the world that Gaddafi has been killed at the hands of the revolution. It is an historic moment. It is the end of tyranny and dictatorship. Gaddafi has met his fate. – Abdel Hafez Ghoga, NTC official to AFP –

Read more:

“Muammar Gaddafi killed in Sirte” (al Jazeera, 20 Oct 2011)

“Libya’s Col Muammar Gaddafi killed, say NTC officials” (BBC Africa, 20 Oct 2011)

“End-game for Gaddafi, warning to dictators like Bingu” (malawidemocrat.com, 20 Oct 2011)

“Libyen: Übergangsrat: Gaddafi bei Festnahme getötet” (faz.net, 20 Oct 2011)

“Das Ende des Diktators” (taz.de 20 Oct 2011)

“Libyscher Übergangsrat: Gaddafi ist tot” (reuters.com)