Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 7, 2026 at 12:25 AM

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Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

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Thousands of people gathered in Bani Walid, Libya on Friday to attend the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Saif al-Islam was killed earlier in the week in his home in Zintan during what his office described as a confrontation with unknown gunmen. Libya's attorney general's office is investigating the death, confirming he died from gunshot wounds. Mourners, including loyalists from across Libya, came to pay their respects to Saif al-Islam, who was once considered his father's heir apparent and a potential reformer within the regime. He had cultivated an image of moderation, leading talks on weapons disarmament and negotiating compensation for the Lockerbie bombing. The funeral took place nearly 15 years after the elder Gaddafi was overthrown and killed in 2011.

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Investigators determined that he died from gunshot wounds.

factual — Libya’s attorney general100% confidence

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed on Tuesday in his home in the northwestern city of Zintan.

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Thousands of people attended the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in Bani Walid.

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was once described as the de facto prime minister under his father’s rule.

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed during a “direct confrontation” with four unknown gunmen.

quote — Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's office80% confidence

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Waad Ibrahim 30% Scotland 30% Lockerbie 30% Pan Am Flight 103 30% Sirte 30% NATO 35% Zintan 40% Tripoli 40% Bani Walid ×260% Libya ×270% Muammar Gaddafi ×280% Saif al-Islam Gaddafi ×795%

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saif al-islam gaddafi 100% funeral 80% libya 80% muammar gaddafi 70% killing 60% loyalists 50% bani walid 50% de facto prime minister 40% gunshot wounds 40%