Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
| Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Libyan crisis | |
Gaddafi announcing his candidacy at a press conference in 2021 | |
Zintan Location within Libya | |
| Location | Zintan, Libya |
| Date | 3 February 2026 |
| Target | Saif al-Islam Gaddafi |
Attack type |
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| Deaths | 4 (including Gaddafi) |
| Assailants | 4 gunmen |
On 3 February 2026, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a Libyan politician and son of Muammar Gaddafi, was assassinated at age 53 in Zintan, Libya, by four masked gunmen. At the time of his death, he was a candidate for the Libyan presidential election scheduled in April 2026.