North Africa The Nziv Report FEB 7, 2026
Son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi assassinated. The implications
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, was assassinated on February 3, 2026, at his home in the city of Zintan in western Libya.
Below are the key details of the incident and its broader implications:
WHAT HAPPENED?
The assassination: According to official and family reports, a group of four armed assassins stormed his home, neutralized security systems and cameras, and shot him dead in what was described as a “direct confrontation.”
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