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Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of late Libyan dictator, has been killed outside Tripoli, officials say

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of late Libyan dictator, has been killed outside Tripoli, officials say

Summary

Libyan officials reported that Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of Libya's former dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed near Tripoli. The details surrounding his death are unclear, but it is confirmed by various sources, including his lawyer and others involved in Libyan politics.

Key Facts

  • Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Moammar Gadhafi, has died near Tripoli, Libya.
  • He was 53 years old at the time of his death.
  • The exact circumstances of his death are not yet known.
  • Libyan security officials and his lawyer confirmed his death.
  • He was known for being involved in Libya's political conflict and had previously announced a bid for presidency.
  • Seif al-Islam was convicted in Libya for inciting violence and was wanted by the International Criminal Court.
  • He was released from prison in 2017 after being granted amnesty by one of Libya's rival governments.
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