Why did the Libyans rise up against Gaddafi, one of the worst dictators in modern history?

EXPH HISTORY on Instagram: "Muammar Gaddafi was the long-time ruler of Libya, governing the country from 1969 until his death in 2011. He came to power through a military coup that overthrew Libya’s monarchy and quickly positioned himself as a revolutionary leader opposed to Western influence. Gaddafi introduced a unique political ideology outlined in his Green Book, claiming to establish a system of “direct democracy,” though in reality power remained tightly centralized around him. Under Gadda