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Son of Muammar Gaddafi released from prison in Libya
A son of Libya's ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi has been released from prison in the capital Tripoli, security sources said on Sept. 5.
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Al-Saadi Gaddafi, 48, was freed through a decision by the Libyan Chief Prosecutor's Office and the approval of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh.
It was also stated that he left the country to move to Turkey.
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In its reports, the newspaper accuses Greece of "stealing Libya's EEZ," referring to the country's exclusive economic zone.
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Tony Blair warned Libyan dictator Gaddafi to find safety
‘If you have a safe place to go then you should go there’ Former Prime Minister of UK Tony Blair said to Muammar Gaddafi on the phone when his regime began to collapse.
The conversation between Mr Blair and Gaddafi was made public as part of the latest emails released from when Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State in response to a freedom of information request.
Gaddafi Son Saif al-Islam Sentenced to Death
Saif al-Islam, a son of Libya's slain leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has been sentenced to death over war crimes a Libyan court believes he committed during the 2011 uprising.
Eight other senior members of Gaddafi's regime have also been sentenced including former intelligence chief Abdullah Senussi.
Saif al-Islam's death sentence will be performed by a firing squad.
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Ambassador hosts reception to mark Libya's Independence Day
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