Lebanon court orders son of late Libyan leader Gaddafi freed on $11m bail
Summary
A Lebanese court has decided to release Hannibal Gaddafi on bail, a son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has been detained in Lebanon since 2015. The release is connected to his alleged knowledge about the 1978 disappearance of Lebanese leader Musa al-Sadr. A travel ban is also in place, and Gaddafi's lawyer plans to challenge the decision.Key Facts
- Hannibal Gaddafi is the son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
- He has been held in Lebanon since 2015 over alleged information related to Musa al-Sadr's disappearance in 1978.
- A Lebanese judge has ordered his release on $11 million bail, along with a travel ban.
- Musa al-Sadr was a prominent Lebanese Shia leader who vanished on a trip to Libya.
- Gaddafi's lawyer argues the bail is unfair and notes Gaddafi is under international sanctions, making it hard to pay the bail.
- Human Rights Watch has called for Gaddafi's release, citing unfair imprisonment.
- Lebanon and Libya have had strained relations since al-Sadr's disappearance.
- Libyan authorities requested Gaddafi's release, citing health concerns during his imprisonment.
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