As reports of Gaddafi's capture and subsequent killing came flooding in around the world, rebels and loyalists in the country's northern region agreed to an instant ceasefire, with the restoration of all buildings, roads and property taking immediate effect.
"There is no longer anything to worry about, people," said rebel Mohammed al-Waled. "Colonel Gaddafi is dead. You can all go back to your homes now."
Within minutes of the official announcement, a wide sense of Utopian wonder gripped the remaining areas of the once-ravaged country, which saw its water systems, health practices and all-around welfare restored to peak levels this afternoon.
The news has been met with widespread applause around the world, with UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon insisting: "This is a historic day for the people of Libya. For the first time in its history, the nation is completely disarmed and living in joyous harmony. It is fantastic."
Meanwhile, rebels in Tripoli are set to hold key talks in an effort to establish new leadership in Libya, with the new government widely expected to continue down a path of fair and free democracy from now until the end of time.
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