Middle East Eye • 2/3/2026 – 2/5/2026

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly shot dead in his home in the city of Zintan on Tuesday. His death was confirmed by Libya's attorney general, who stated that he died from gunshot wounds. According to his lawyer, a "four-man commando" group stormed his residence during the incident. Following the news of his killing, images of his corpse began circulating on social media, showing his body in the back of a pickup truck in a desert area. The assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who was once considered the second most powerful person in Libya, could significantly impact the country's already unstable security and political environment. Libyan prosecutors have announced an investigation into his death, seeking to interview witnesses and gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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