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Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi, was released from nearly 10 years of detention in Lebanon, where he was accused of concealing information about a Lebanese Shia cleric's disappearance. His release followed a reduced bail and he plans to leave Lebanon for an undisclosed destination, amid concerns over the fairness of his detention.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A Lebanese judge ordered the release of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader, on an $11 million bail after a decade of detention without charges, citing health concerns and Libya's request, though his lawyers plan to appeal the bail as unfeasible.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO Europe
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato has alleged that France ordered the shooting down of an Italian passenger jet in 1980 in an attempt to kill Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Amato claimed that the French air force inadvertently fired a missile that downed the plane, leading to the death of all 81 people on board. While Amato lacks solid evidence to support his claims, the allegation could strain Franco-Italian relations, which have already been tense due to recent diplomatic disagreements.