Reports from Libya confirm that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in what has been described as a targeted attack. His lawyer and political adviser announced his death on Tuesday through separate social media posts.
Local media reports say armed men stormed his residence in Zintan, southwest of Tripoli, and killed him during the attack. A statement from his political team described the incident as a “cowardly and treacherous assassination,” alleging that masked attackers disabled security cameras before striking.
Calls for a transparent investigation have followed, with senior political figures urging Libyan authorities to uncover the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Saif al-Islam, though never holding official office, was long seen as a powerful figure during his father’s rule. Educated in the UK, he once projected a reformist image before becoming a central figure in the violent crackdown during Libya’s 2011 uprising.
After years of detention, international sanctions, and a failed political comeback, his killing marks a significant moment in Libya’s long-running political crisis. What this means for Libya’s fragile stability remains a pressing question.
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