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Thousands Mourn Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in Bani Walid

2/6/2026

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Thousands gathered in Bani Walid, Libya, on February 6, 2026, for the funeral of Libyan figure Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who was shot dead earlier that week.
Mourners carried the coffin and displayed portraits of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Muammar Gaddafi, underscoring ongoing loyalty to the Gaddafi legacy.
Saif al-Islam's political path included a death sentence and 2021 presidential bid disqualification, as his brother expressed sorrow at not returning home.

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Thousands gathered in Bani Walid, Libya, on February 6, 2026, for the funeral of Libyan figure Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who was shot dead earlier that week.
Mourners carried the coffin and displayed portraits of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Muammar Gaddafi, underscoring ongoing loyalty to the Gaddafi legacy.
Saif al-Islam's political path included a death sentence and 2021 presidential bid disqualification, as his brother expressed sorrow at not returning home.