Massive crowds gather in Bani Walid as Gaddafi’s son laid to rest
Bani Walid, Libya — Web Desk: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been laid to rest as thousands attended his funeral prayers in the town of Bani Walid, according to foreign media reports.
Reports said Saif al-Islam was killed on Tuesday, with four assailants shooting him in a garden before fleeing the scene. Libya’s state news agency LANA confirmed his death, citing adviser Abdullah Othman.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was considered one of Muammar Gaddafi’s most influential surviving sons and was long viewed as a potential successor in Libyan politics. Bani Walid is known as a stronghold of the Gaddafi family, where mourners gathered in large numbers, chanting slogans and offering prayers.
The killing has reignited discussions about Libya’s political instability, security challenges, and the Gaddafi legacy, with regional and international observers closely monitoring developments.
