In pictures: Gaddafi anniversary

1 of 8 Tripoli is swathed in flags as Libya marks 34 years of Muammar Gaddafi's rule

2 of 8 Colonel Gaddafi has been in the driving seat since ousting King Idris in September 1969, aged 27

3 of 8 The Libyan leader dedicated the anniversary to women, to mark their role in the revolution

4 of 8 Women soldiers were in evidence at a military parade...

5 of 8 ... while some boys watched the event from afar

6 of 8 In a further tribute to women, the Libyan leader sent his wife to represent him at the celebrations

7 of 8 The authorities organised a tour of Colonel Gaddafi's house - bombed by US planes in April 1986

8 of 8 The raids were a response to Libya's alleged role in terrorism - disputed by Tripoli