Libya celebrates 10 years since uprising against Qaddafi - in pictures

Flags on display in Tripoli mark the anniversary of the 2011 revolt that led to Libyan dictator's downfall

A woman in Tripoli carries a Libyan flag during celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2011 uprising that led to the downfall Muammar Qaddafi. AFP

A boy rides a bicycle decorated with flags through Tripoli as the country celebrates the 10th anniversary of the uprising. AFP

A girl waves a national flag from a car as people gather in Tripoli to celebrate. AFP

Children carry a giant Libyan flag as part of the celebrations in Tripoli. AFP

Children carry a Libyan flag as the country marks the 10th anniversary of the uprising that toppled Qaddafi in 2011. AFP

Children march past a crowd in Tripoli. AFP

People wave flags from a taxi in Tripoli as part of the celebrations. AFP

A bus is decorated with flags to celebrate the 2011 uprising in Libya. AFP

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