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Saif al-Islam Qadhafi, once a reformist face and rallying symbol for various Libyan factions, was killed in Zintan, ending years of speculation about his leadership and signaling the fragmentation of the Green Movement as Libya remains divided between eastern and western powers and its post-revolution politics continue to fracture.
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, once seen as the reformist heir to Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed Tuesday in his Zintan home when four masked gunmen stormed the residence; his death was confirmed by his lawyer and is under investigation. A former detainee released in 2017 after amnesty, Seif al-Islam had faced ICC charges for crimes against humanity related to the 2011 uprising and had pursued a presidential bid amid Libya’s ongoing chaos and rival authorities.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and once seen as his heir, is reportedly dead after a four-man commando assassination at his Zintan home, though Libyan relatives gave a conflicting account that he died near the Algeria border. The death was reportedly confirmed by the head of his political team, and details remain unclear amid Libya’s militia-driven fragmentation and rival governments.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as his father Muammar Gaddafi’s heir, is reported dead after four unidentified gunmen stormed his home in Zintan; relatives and an adviser offered conflicting details, underscoring ongoing uncertainty and potential implications for Libya’s fractured political landscape.
Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was reported killed by four gunmen near the western city of Zintan; Libyan media and his adviser confirmed the death, while the attackers' identities remained unknown and his political team mourned the loss as authorities prepared to recover his body.