Benghazi, Nov 25 (AP) Libya's top electoral body on Wednesday disqualified the son and onetime heir apparent of the late dictator Moammar Gadhafi from running for president in elections to be held next month, citing his previous convictions. The name of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi appeared on a list of ineligible candidates issued by the country's High National Elections Committee. Adding to the concerns surrounding the election, the UN's top envoy for Libya submitted his resignation last week, though he said Wednesday he is prepared to stay on through the vote if needed. The son of Libya's former dictator submitted his candidacy papers in the southern town of Sabha on November 14. The Geneva-based diplomat serves as both special envoy for Libya and head of the UN political mission in the country.

Source: Libya Today November 25, 2021 17:07 UTC