UNSMIL Voices Dismay over Killing of Muammar Gaddafi’s Son

TRIPOLI, Xinhua: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed dismay over the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, calling for restraint from all parties.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, UNSMIL condemned the targeted killings, emphasizing their undermining of the rule of law.

It also warned against actions that could escalate tensions or jeopardize security and stability nationwide, while reaffirming the importance of a comprehensive political solution as the only path to achieving long-term stability and development in Libya.

Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, a member of al-Islam Gaddafi’s political team, announced his death on Tuesday, stating that four masked gunmen carried out a “treacherous operation” by storming his residence at noon in the city of Zintan.

The attackers reportedly disabled surveillance cameras before a “direct armed confrontation” ensued.