Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, has been killed, sources say6

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son and former heir apparent of Libya’s late ruler Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the northern African nation, senior Libyan officials told The Associated Press (AP). The 53-year-old died in Zintan town, located 136 kilometres southwest of Tripoli. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. As per the report, two Libyan security officials from western Libya confirmed the killing but declined to share details as they were not authorised to speak to the media. His lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, also announced his death on Facebook without elaboration.

Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, who represented Gaddafi in UN-led political dialogue, confirmed the news as well. Libyan outlet Fawasel Media quoted Abdurrahim as saying that armed men killed Seif al-Islam at his residence. Prosecutors have reportedly begun an investigation, although no official statement has been released.