Gaddafi’s success in buying influence set a precedent, Anas Al-Gomati, Director of Libyan think tank the Sadeq Institute told FRANCE 24. “The blueprint continues today.
Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy went on trial January 6 for allegedly accepting some €50 million from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his successful 2007 presidential bid .
Twelve suspects are standing trial, including former close aides, accused of devising a pact with Gaddafi to illegally fund Sarkozy's victorious 2007 presidential election bid. They deny the charges.
1970: Riots break out in the Ardoyne area of Belfast. On the same day, Muammar Gaddafi is proclaimed premier of Libya. 1973: President Nixon orders a halt to American bombing in North Vietnam ...