U.S. President Barack Obama stated that it meant that "the shadow of tyranny over Libya has been lifted," while UK Prime Minister David Cameron stated that he was "proud" of his country's role in overthrowing "this brutal dictator".
Presiden Amerika Serikat Barack Obama berkata bahwa kematiannya telah "menghilangkan bayang-bayang tirani", sementara Perdana Menteri Britania Raya David Cameron menyatakan "rasa bangga"nya terhadap negaranya karena telah membantu melengserkan "diktator lalim ini".