Political advisor and head of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s political team announces Saif’s death without specifying details on whether it was natural or a killing.

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 extensive Roman ruins at Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.