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mo4ch:>Gaddafi supporters flock to streets to mark 50th anniversary of 1st September revolution (VIDEO) | Mo4ch News

Supporters of Muammar Gaddafi flooded the town of Bani Walid to mark half a century since the overthrow of the monarchy by army officers led by the late Libyan leader, brutally killed by pro-NATO rebels some 8 years ago.Residents of Bani Walid, a small desert town which remained loyal to Gaddafi even after his gruesome execution as result of the 2011 NATO-led intervention, swarmed the streets on Sunday to mark the revolution of 1969 that brought down the court of King Idris abolishing the Libyan monarchy.Many who descended on downtown Bani Walid were waving green flags, Libya’s national flag under Gaddafi, and carrying posters with the images of Gaddafi and his second son, Saif al-Islam. Cars with lights on honked their horns in celebration as they drove past the jubiliant demonstrators, as can be seen on RT's video agency Ruptly video.The military takeover on September 1, 1969,  was spearheaded by Gaddafi, who led the group of 70 young officers to seize power in what became known…