Gaddafi family demands swift justice over Saif al-Islam killing

The family of former Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has called for urgent action to bring those responsible for the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi to justice, nearly two months after the incident.

In a statement released on Friday, the family expressed strong condemnation over what it described as an unjustified delay in arresting the suspects, despite earlier assurances from the Public Prosecutor that their identities had been identified more than a month ago.

The statement warned that the continued failure to implement judicial orders raises serious concerns about the authorities’ commitment to the case, and risks undermining public confidence in Libya’s legal and security institutions.

The family described the killing as a “major political and humanitarian crime”, adding that leaving those responsible at large could further contribute to instability and disorder in the country.

It also called for the immediate enforcement of the Public Prosecutor’s directives, and urged that any individuals found to have obstructed the course of justice be held accountable.

The case remains highly sensitive, given Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s controversial political standing and his long-standing role in Libya’s internal and external affairs.

Analysts say the continued lack of clarity surrounding the perpetrators may further erode trust in state institutions, particularly amid Libya’s ongoing political divisions.

The family’s statement signals its intention to keep the case in the public spotlight, insisting that it should not be overlooked or closed without full accountability.

Nearly 60 days after the killing, no arrests have been announced.