After the political team of Saif al-Gaddafi announced his death: Al-Koni says (No to political assassinations – No to taking demands by force and violence).
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Tripoli, February 4, 2026 – A member of the Presidential Council announced late Wednesday night his rejection of the method of political assassinations and of seizing demands through force and violence.
This came in a post published on his account on the X platform following the announcement by the political team of Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi about his assassination in the city of Zintan.
He said in his post, “While we say no to political assassinations – no to seizing demands by force and using violence as a language and means, we emphasize that what Libya needs today is to move forward towards dialogue-based solutions, trusting that only constructive communication among all parties will lead us to the possible and awaited resolution of the nation’s crisis.”
With this post, he becomes the first official in the Libyan authorities to formally declare his rejection of political assassinations in the country, following the announcement of the killing of “Saif Gaddafi.”
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s political team had announced late Tuesday evening his assassination in the city of Zintan, calling for an “independent and transparent local and international investigation” to uncover the circumstances of the incident and identify those involved.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, contains significant landmarks like the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
X platform
X platform is a social media service founded in 2006, originally gaining popularity for its microblogging format that limited posts to 140 characters. It has played a significant role in global communication, news dissemination, and public discourse, though its ownership and policies have evolved significantly following its acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022.
Zintan
Zintan is a city in northwestern Libya known for its strategic location in the Nafusa Mountains. Historically, it served as a key stronghold during the 2011 Libyan Civil War and is home to the Zintan Museum, which holds artifacts from the region’s Berber heritage.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi
Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi is the second son of the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. He was once seen as a likely reformist successor to his father and a prominent public figure in Libya until the 2011 civil war and the fall of the Gaddafi regime. Following the conflict, he was captured and has remained in detention in Libya, with his legal status and future subject to ongoing local proceedings.
Saif Gaddafi
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is the second son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and was once considered a likely successor. He was known for his reformist image and international engagement before the 2011 Libyan civil war, during which he was captured and later released. He remains a controversial political figure in Libya, having announced his candidacy in the 2021 presidential election.
