Muammar Gaddafi’s son killed by gunmen in his secret Libyan compound
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, widely regarded as the most influential of Muammar Gaddafi’s sons, was killed on Tuesday night in what his allies described as a targeted assassination. According to reports, the assailants disabled the home’s CCTV system before confronting Saif al-Islam. Political legacyBorn in June 1972 in Tripoli, Saif al-Islam was the second son of Muammar Gaddafi and his second wife, Safia Farkash. That image collapsed during the 2011 uprising, when Saif al-Islam publicly defended the violent crackdown on protesters. More than a decade after Muammar Gaddafi’s overthrow, Libya remains divided between competing governments, militias and political factions.
Source:Libya Today
February 05, 2026 02:35 UTC
The political team of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi announces his assassination in Zintan and demands an international investigation
Tripoli – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s political team announced his assassination. The statement described it as a “treacherous and cowardly operation.”The announcement came in a political statement. The statement was titled “Statement from Dr. Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi’s Political Team.”According to the statement, four individuals carried out the operation. The statement confirmed Saif al-Islam was killed. It described it as “an assassination of the effort for peace and stability in Libya.” It affirmed that the crime “will not pass without accountability.”The political team called on Saif al-Islam’s supporters.
Source:Libya Today
February 04, 2026 20:01 UTC
Libyan–Italian talks to strengthen cooperation in special forces
The Chief of the Libyan Army General Staff, Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, has met with the Commander of the Italian Joint Special Operations Forces, Paolo Pezzotti, in the presence of Italian Ambassador to Libya Gianluca Alberini, at the General Staff headquarters in Tripoli. During the meeting, Al-Namroush welcomed the Italian delegation and praised the strong bilateral relations between Libya and Italy, stressing the importance of enhancing military cooperation in line with the shared interests of both countries. Discussions focused on developing training and military advisory programs, particularly in the areas of special forces and counterterrorism, with the aim of improving the combat readiness of Libyan army personnel. The two sides also reviewed the work of the Libyan–Italian Military Cooperation Committee and explored ways to activate its role in the coming period, alongside practical proposals to support training and capacity-building efforts.
Source:Libya Observer
February 04, 2026 19:55 UTC
IRINI releases January activity report
The European naval and aerial monitoring mission IRINI reported 65 suspicious flights over Libya in January, alongside 304 new radio communications with commercial vessels, as part of efforts to enforce the UN arms embargo. The report stated that vessel inspections remained at 33 operations, with three diversions, while “friendly” visits rose to 783. In November, the UN Security Council extended IRINI’s mandate to monitor Libya’s coast for an additional six months.
Source:Libya Observer
February 04, 2026 19:26 UTC
Gaddafi's son shot dead
TRIPOLI, Feb 04 (BBC): Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead. The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father's heir apparent, was confirmed by the head of his political team on Tuesday, according to the Libyan News Agency. In a competing version of events, his sister told Libyan TV that he had died near the country's border with Algeria. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was long seen as the most influential and feared figure in the country after his father, who ruled Libya from 1969 until being ousted and killed during an uprising in 2011. Born in 1972, he played a key role in Libya's rapprochement with the West from 2000 until the collapse of the Gaddafi regime.
Source:Libya Today
February 04, 2026 18:05 UTC
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi’s body handed over to members of his tribe
The Office of the Attorney General announced that the body of Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi had been handed over to members of his tribe at the request of his family, following the completion of the necessary procedures. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Office confirmed the killing of Saif Al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi after he was shot. Saif Gaddafi was assassinated on Tuesday at a "rest house" he frequented in the city of Zintan by unidentified gunmen. Local sources said the assailants infiltrated the residence after disabling surveillance cameras and opened fire on Gaddafi in his bedroom. Saif Gaddafi’s French lawyer, Marcel Ceccaldi, told Agence France-Presse that his client was killed on Tuesday by a four-man commando unit at his home in Zintan.
Source:Libya Observer
February 04, 2026 17:53 UTC
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi Confirmed Dead, Adviser Says
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Muammar Gaddafi, has died - or been killed - according to a public confirmation by his political adviser Abdullah Othman Andurrahim, ending years of secrecy and speculation surrounding his fate since the fall and death of his father by February revolutionary fighters in 2011. In a post published on Facebook, Andurrahim confirmed Saif Al-Islam’s death, marking the first direct acknowledgment from within his political circle. The announcement followed hours of reports circulating in Libya that Saif had been killed during clashes near Al-Hamada. Some accounts accused the 444 Brigade of responsibility, allegations the brigade has firmly denied in official statements. Saif Al-Islam remained a polarizing figure, invoked in debates over elections, reconciliation, and the future of Libya’s fractured state.
Source:Libya Observer
February 04, 2026 15:05 UTC
The death of Saif al-Islam was not the surprise, his survival was
Saif al-Islam needed to present himself as Libyan rather than as a Gaddafi, someone from Sirte or someone from the desert. In the early 2000s, Saif al-Islam presented himself to Western capitals as an acceptable face of the regime. When eastern Libya rose up in 2011, Muammar Gaddafi declared that Saif al-Islam would go to Benghazi to negotiate. Saif al-Islam chose survival over battle. Saif al-Islam was not the answer for Libya, just as Abdulhamid Dbeibah, Khalifa Haftar, Fathi Bashagha, Ali Zeidan and Aref al-Nayed are not.
Source:Libya Today
February 04, 2026 14:06 UTC
US official confirms Paris meeting between Libyan rivals
A senior US official has confirmed that talks involving figures from eastern and western Libya were held in Paris last month, following earlier media reports and speculation that had not been officially acknowledged at the time. Reports of a Paris meeting had circulated in the media in late January, but there was no official confirmation from any of the parties involved. Writing on X, Boulos said the talks were in line with President Donald Trump’s broader peace agenda, adding that Libyan-led efforts were essential for the country’s prosperity and long-term stability. The French magazine Mondafrique had previously reported that the discussions focused on reviving the political process, unifying state institutions and exploring options for forming a single national government. The French intelligence outlet Africa Intelligence also cited the meeting, saying it was coordinated by France’s special envoy to Libya, Paul Soler, alongside Boulos.
Source:Libya Observer
February 04, 2026 13:54 UTC
UN, GNU discuss strengthening development partnership
The UN deputy special representative of the secretary-general and resident coordinator, Ulrika Richardson, met minister of planning in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Mohammed Al-Zaidani, on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen partnership between the United Nations and national authorities and institutions. The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), in support of Libya’s national development priorities, improved institutional coherence and long-term stability. They also stressed the importance of development as a key entry point for addressing the root causes of Libya’s persistent challenges, through strengthening governance, combating corruption and tackling illicit flows such as fuel, drug and arms smuggling, as well as human trafficking. UNSMIL said these efforts aim to deliver tangible dividends in development and peace for all Libyans.
Source:Libya Observer
February 04, 2026 13:37 UTC
Gaddafi Junior Assassinated: Masked Gunmen Storm His Home, Hit Point-Blank & Vanish | Libya Crisis
Libya has been shaken by the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi. Authorities say forensic teams confirmed he died from gunshot wounds after masked attackers stormed his home in Zintan. Once viewed as his father’s successor, Saif al-Islam was later accused of war crimes and sentenced to death in absentia. His re-entry into politics reignited deep divisions. Investigators are now searching for suspects as Libya faces renewed fears of instability and revenge killings.#Libya #Gaddafi #BreakingNews #SaifAlIslam #MiddleEast #Assassination #LibyanPolitics #ICC #WarCrimes #GlobalNews
Source:Libya Today
February 04, 2026 11:00 UTC
PM reaffirms Pakistan–Libya ties as top Libyan leadership holds high-level talks
According to state-broadcaster PTV, the delegation comprised Libyan Prime Minister Dr Osama Saad Hamad, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, and Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar. A high-level Libyan delegation called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Prime Minister’s House, today. During the meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering friendly relations with Libya and emphasised the importance of continued engagement and dialogue. Dr. Osama Saad Hamad, Prime Minister of the Libyan Government and Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Earlier, upon arrival at Noor Khan Airbase, Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar was received by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF.
Source:Libya Today
February 03, 2026 20:05 UTC
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi had been considered the number two leader in Libya before the 2011 death of his father, Muammar Gaddafi. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the longtime former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya. Gaddafi never had an official position in Libya, but was considered to be his father’s number two from 2000 until 2011, when Muammar Gaddafi was killed by Libyan opposition forces that ended his decades-long rule. Gaddafi was captured and imprisoned in Zintan in 2011 after attempting to flee the North African country following the opposition’s takeover of Tripoli. He was also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity committed in Libya in 2011.
Source:Libya Today
February 03, 2026 19:45 UTC
Libya Targets Higher Gas Output to Supply Europe by 2030
Libya plans to boost its natural gas production in the next five years to have more supply available for export to Europe by early 2030, National Oil Corporation Chairman Massoud Suleman said on Tuesday. Libya has 80 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves, split between conventional and unconventional resources, he added. The country is currently exporting a negligible volume of natural gas via the Greenstream pipeline, Suleman said. Libya also plans to announce the winners of its latest bid round on February 11, he added. NOC will also announce another bid round this year, Suleman said, adding there may be bid rounds for unconventional resources or marginal fields.
Source:Libya Today
February 03, 2026 09:18 UTC