The 53-year-old was reportedly shot by unidentified assailants in Zintan (western Libya), where he had been based in recent years. His political adviser and family sources have verified the death, though details on the attackers and motive remain unclear. An investigation is underway.
Saif al-Islam, once seen as his father’s potential successor, had faced prior threats and was wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity related to the 2011 uprising.
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