Son of former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi killed by masked men, reps say

Fox News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Rachel WolfFebruary 4, 2026 at 04:18 PM
Son of former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi killed by masked men, reps say
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Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi, son of the late Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi, was reportedly killed at his home in Zintan, Libya. According to Libya's chief prosecutor's office, the 53-year-old was shot to death. His legal team stated that four masked men stormed his home and assassinated him. The team further alleged that the assailants disabled CCTV cameras in an attempt to conceal evidence. His lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, confirmed his death on Facebook. The motive for the alleged assassination remains unclear.

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Khaled al-Zaidi, a lawyer for Seif al-Islam, confirmed his death on Facebook.

factual — The Associated Press90% confidence

The 53-year-old was killed in the town of Zintan, which is located southwest of Tripoli.

factual — The Associated Press90% confidence

Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi was shot to death at his home in Zintan.

factual — Libya's chief prosecutor's office90% confidence

Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi was reportedly killed by 'four masked men'.

quote — his team70% confidence

The assailants closed the CCTV cameras at the house in a desperate attempt to conceal traces of their heinous crimes.

quote — Seif al-Islam's team60% confidence
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