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  • Seif al-Islam, center, the son and one-time heir apparent

    Court allows Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi's son to run for president

    World | December 03, 2021 12:59 IST

    Libya has been wracked by chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. Over the past decade, the oil-rich nation had been split between a government in the east, backed by powerful commander Khalifa Hifter, and a UN-supported administration in Tripoli, aided by western-based Libyan militias.

  • Seif al-Islam after his capture by revolutionary fighters

    Gadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam released after more than 5 years of detention

    World | June 11, 2017 13:09 IST

    Seif al-Islam, the son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been released after more than five years in detention, his captors said on Saturday.

  • libyan court sentences gadhafi s son seif al islam to death

    Libyan court sentences Gadhafi's son, Seif al-Islam, to death over killings in 2011 uprising

    World | July 28, 2015 21:51 IST

    Tripoli, Libya:  A court in Libya on Tuesday sentenced a son of Moammar Gadhafi to death by firing squad after convicting him of murder and inciting genocide during the 2011 uprising.The Tripoli court that sentenced

  • boat carrying 100 migrants capsizes off libya

    Boat carrying 100 migrants capsizes off Libya

    World | August 31, 2014 20:01 IST

    Tripoli (Libya): A boat carrying more than 100 migrants capsized off the coast near the Libyan capital, a coast guard official said Sunday.Abdel-Latif Mohammed said the coast guard found the damaged rubber boat off the

  • gaddafi s widow family members granted asylum in oman

    Gaddafi's widow, family members granted asylum in Oman

    World | March 26, 2013 14:48 IST

    Doha, Qatar, Mar 26: Libya's foreign minister says the widow of the late ruler Moammar Gadhafi and other family members have been granted asylum in Oman.   Mohamed Abdelaziz told reporters in Qatar on Monday that

  • un unfreezes assets of 2 libyan banks

    UN Unfreezes Assets Of 2 Libyan Banks

    World | December 17, 2011 8:27 IST

    United Nations, Dec 17 : The U.N. Security Council on Friday ordered assets of two Libyan banks that had been under the control of Moammar Gadhafi to be unfrozen, clearing the way for the return

  • new libyan government sworn in

    New Libyan Government Sworn In

    World | November 25, 2011 8:46 IST

    Tripoli, Libya, Nov 25: Libya's transitional leaders swore on a Quran to uphold the ideals of the revolution that toppled Moammar Gadhafi as they took their oaths of office Thursday, another key step in the

  • libya says gaddafi s son to be tried at home

    Libya Says Gaddafi's Son To Be Tried At Home

    World | November 20, 2011 22:40 IST

    Zintan, Libya, Nov 20: Libya's new leaders said Sunday they will try Moammar Gadhafi's son at home and not hand him over to the International Criminal Court where he's charged with crimes against humanity. The

  • libya s new leaders to bet on economic diversity

    Libya's New Leaders To Bet On Economic Diversity

    World | November 11, 2011 13:34 IST

    Leptis Magna, Libya , Nov 11:  The breathtaking ruins of this Roman Empire port city on the Mediterranean may well hold the key to a brighter economic future for Libya, which under Moammar Gadhafi was

  • after libya syria warns world powers to stay away

    After Libya, Syria Warns World Powers To Stay Away

    World | November 01, 2011 12:24 IST

    Beirut, Nov 1 : With world powers fresh from their victory over Moammar Gadhafi in Libya, Syrian President Bashar Assad is warning them that the Middle East will go up in flames if there is

  • nato to wind up operations in libya in 10 days

    NATO to Wind Up Operations in Libya In 10 Days

    World | October 22, 2011 9:15 IST

    Brussels, Oct 22 : NATO plans to end its seven-month bombing campaign in Libya at the end of the month, leaving the battle-scarred country's new authorities on their own to ensure security after the death

  • gadhafi son denies interpol allegations

    Gadhafi Son Denies Interpol Allegations

    World | October 03, 2011 12:33 IST

    Tripoli, Oct 3 :Moammar Gadhafi's son, al-Saadi, denied allegations of corruption and intimidation and called Interpol's decision to put him on the equivalent of its most-wanted list political, according to an email.Al-Saadi Gadhafi is under

  • gadhafi spokesman libyan leader leading the fight

    Gadhafi Spokesman: Libyan Leader Leading The Fight

    World | August 25, 2011 20:52 IST

    Cairo, Aug 25: A spokesman for Moammar Gadhafi tells The Associated Press that Gadhafi is in Libya and leading the fight against the rebels.Moussa Ibrahim says Gadhafi is safe, healthy and his morale is high.Ibrahim

  • gaddafi ready to go say french fm

    Gaddafi Ready To Go, Say French FM

    World | July 13, 2011 16:37 IST

    Paris, Jul 13: France's foreign minister said Tuesday Paris has had contact with emissaries from Moammar Gadhafi who say the embattled Libyan strongman is “prepared to leave” power.It was not immediately clear whether such an

  • gadhafi may be wounded on the run says italian minister

    Gadhafi May Be Wounded, On The Run, Says Italian Minister

    World | May 14, 2011 7:18 IST

    Tripoli, May 14  : Moammar Gadhafi may be wounded and on the run, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said on Friday, adding that the Libyan strongman's regime was disintegrating.Frattini's remarks, based on a comments he

  • anti gaddafi forces try to advance

    Anti-Gaddafi Forces Try To Advance

    World | March 22, 2011 15:43 IST

    ZWITINA, Libya, March 22:  Coalition forces bombarded Libya for a third straight night Monday, targeting the air defenses and forces of Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi, stopping his advances and handing some momentum back to the

  • action in libya could last awhile official says

    Action In Libya Could Last 'Awhile,' Official Says

    World | March 21, 2011 19:26 IST

    ZEITOUNIYA, Libya, March 21 : The international military intervention in Libya is likely to last "awhile," a top French official said Monday, echoing Moammar Gadhafi's warning of a long war ahead as rebels said they

  • gadhafi supports chavez peace proposal

    Gadhafi Supports Chavez Peace Proposal

    World | March 04, 2011 11:56 IST

    Caracas, Venezuela, Mar. 4: Libyan leader  Moammar Gadhafi  has suppoted a plan proposed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to help mediate a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Libya, a Venezuelan official said Thursday. Information

  • scores killed in libya as authorities crack down on

    Scores Killed In Libya As Authorities Crack Down On Demonstrators

    World | February 22, 2011 9:02 IST

    Cairo, Feb 21 : Libya's anti-government protesters took control of several cities in the north African country but came under a brutal crackdown in capital Tripoli where Violence claimed scores of lives today, amid reports

  • will fight to last drop of blood thunders gaddafi

    Will Fight To Last Drop Of Blood, Thunders Gaddafi

    World | February 23, 2011 14:20 IST

    Cairo,  Feb 23 :  A defiant Moammar Gadhafi vowed to fight to his "last drop of blood" and roared at supporters to strike back against Libyan protesters to defend his embattled regime Tuesday, signaling an

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