Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Son of Libyan Dictator, Is Killed

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Islam Al-Atrash and Ephrat LivniFebruary 4, 2026 at 12:24 AM

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Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, son of the former Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi, was killed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in an attack at his home near Zintan, Libya. According to his lawyer, four men stormed the residence, disabling security cameras before the killing. A political advisor confirmed the death and stated authorities are treating it as an assassination. The Public Prosecution Office in Tripoli has launched an official investigation. While no suspects have been named, the 444th Combat Brigade denied involvement after social media speculation. El-Qaddafi's death adds further instability to Libya's already fractured political environment, divided between rival governments in Tripoli and Tobruk.

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Libya

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