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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya

Summary

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya. He was reportedly shot in the city of Zintan, but details about the attackers are unclear.

Key Facts

  • Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is the son of Muammar Gaddafi, former leader of Libya.
  • He was reportedly shot and killed in Zintan, a city in western Libya.
  • His death was confirmed by his political adviser, Abdullah Othman.
  • The identity of the attackers is not known, and the Libyan authorities have not made a public statement.
  • Saif al-Islam was considered his father's main supporter from 2000 until 2011.
  • He was captured in 2011 after the fall of Tripoli but released in 2017 via a general pardon.
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