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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s former long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi, is expected to be buried on Friday, February 6, 2026, in the western city of Bani Walid, an area widely regarded as a stronghold of Gaddafi family loyalists.
Saif al-Islam was killed on February 3, 2026, after being attacked by four armed men at his residence northwest of the city of Zintan, according to local reports.
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Domestic news outlet Al-Wasat reported that his body arrived in Bani Walid on Thursday ahead of the funeral and was received by groups of mourners.
During his father’s more than four decades in power, Saif al-Islam was widely viewed as the leading political heir. He later re-emerged in politics in 2021 when he announced a bid for the presidency, though the planned election was ultimately not held.
Authorities based in Tripoli have ordered a full investigation into the killing and issued condolences. Leaders aligned with the rival eastern administration have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
