Russia Condemns Gaddafi Son’s Murder, Demands a ‘Thorough Probe’
Russia condemned the assassination of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, and demanded an investigation into his death.
“We strongly condemn this crime. We hope a thorough investigation will be conducted and the perpetrators will be brought to justice,” Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement.
A lawyer for Seif al-Islam told AFP that the ex-leader’s son was killed by four unidentified attackers who attacked his home on Tuesday.
Libyan prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating the crime and had sent forensic experts to Zintan, northwest Libya, where he was shot dead.
Some saw the 53-year-old as a possible successor to his father, who was deposed and murdered in 2011 following a NATO-led military operation.
According to the BBC, Libyan prosecutors filed an arrest order for Seif al-Islam in 2021 because of his potential ties to the Russian mercenary Wagner group.
An audio recording published by the nephew of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, discussing the political state of Libya and criticizing foreign intervention.
— Roya News English (@RoyaNewsEnglish) February 4, 2026
Seif has been killed by gunmen in his house, his adviser told the media on… pic.twitter.com/hxC8tlVNHC
Wagner has now been disbanded and replaced by the state-funded Africa Corps.
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He was accused of having close ties to Russia.
Born in 1972, he played a key role in Libya’s rapprochement with the West from 2000 until the collapse of the Gaddafi regime.
After his father’s removal, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi – who was accused of playing a key role in the brutal repression of anti-government protests – was jailed by a rival militia in the city of Zintan for almost six years.
GADDAFI’S SON: Our big MISTAKE was delaying weapons purchases from Russia and not building a strong army
— RT (@RT_com) February 3, 2026
‘Our mistake to be very tolerant with our enemies’ — Saif al-Islam Gaddafi to RT’s Maria Finoshina years ago
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was KILLED today https://t.co/KAwkJsd2aq pic.twitter.com/29u6wQhyuo
The International Criminal Court wanted to put him on trial for crimes against humanity for his alleged role in the suppression of opposition protests in 2011.
Russia Condemns Gaddafi Son’s Murder, Demands a ‘Thorough Probe’
