Gaddafi made an extraordinary gesture and called the UN a “Terror Council”; 17 years later, Japan-backed Libya wants a seat at the table

In 2009, Muammar Gaddafi famously denounced the UN Security Council as a “Terror Council,” accusing its permanent members of using their veto power to exploit weaker nations. Seventeen years later, Libya is seeking a seat on the same council, with Japan now backing its bid for a non-permanent seat for the 2028–2029 term.