Municipal Council of Bani Walid Announces Completion of Arrangements for Saif al-Gaddafi’s Burial and Condemns His Assassination
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Bani Walid, February 5, 2026 – The Bani Walid Municipal Council announced the completion of coordination for the burial ceremony of Saif al-Gaddafi, along with arrangements to receive mourners arriving from various Libyan cities and regions, in cooperation with the city’s security and service agencies.
In a statement issued today, Thursday, the Council condemned the assassination of Saif, describing the incident as a “treacherous act” aimed at “striking at national unity and undermining the political process” in Libya, warning that such actions would “fuel grudges and disrupt national unity.”
The statement noted that the Council’s response to the request from Saif’s family to bury him in Bani Walid came “based on the depth of the social relationship linking the Warfalla and Qadhadhfa tribes,” affirming that this relationship “is built on intermarriage, coexistence, and mutual support, witnessed by a long history of shared bonds.”
In conclusion, the Bani Walid Municipal Council affirmed that “the city of Bani Walid will always remain for all Libyans, regardless of their political orientations and viewpoints,” stressing that it “stands today, as it always has, at an equal distance from everyone.”
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Bani Walid
Bani Walid is a city in northwestern Libya, historically known as a stronghold of the Warfalla tribe and for its resistance during the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Its history is deeply tied to tribal dynamics and it served as one of the final major loyalist bastions to fall during that conflict.
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. The country is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the ruins of Leptis Magna, which testify to its significant historical legacy.
Saif al-Gaddafi
Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi is the second son of the former Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi. He was once seen as a reformist successor and a public face for the regime, but he was captured during the 2011 Libyan Civil War and remains a controversial figure in Libyan politics.
Warfalla
Warfalla is a historic region in northwestern Libya, traditionally known as a major tribal confederation that has played a significant role in the country’s social and political landscape. Its history is deeply intertwined with modern Libyan statehood, as the region and its leaders were influential during the Libyan monarchy and later under Muammar Gaddafi’s rule.
Qadhadhfa
The Qadhadhfa is a prominent Arab tribe in Libya, historically based in the Sirte region. It gained international recognition as the tribe of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who ruled the country from 1969 until his overthrow in 2011. The tribe’s political influence rose and fell significantly with Gaddafi’s regime.
