Bani Walid, February 6, 2026 – Following Friday prayers today, a funeral procession was held in the city of Bani Walid, south of the capital Tripoli, to lay the body of Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi to rest. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from several Libyan tribal social councils and crowds of citizens who traveled to the city from various regions of Libya.
Earlier, the Bani Walid Security Directorate had announced that attendance at the burial ceremony would be limited to the deceased’s first-degree relatives and dignitaries from the Gaddafa and Warfalla tribal social councils for organizational reasons.
It is noted that the Attorney General’s office had stated in a previous announcement last Wednesday that an official investigation has been opened into the circumstances surrounding the killing of Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi, who died from gunshot wounds.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s political team had issued a statement last Tuesday announcing the assassination of Saif al-Islam at his residence in the city of Zintan.
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.
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, features well-preserved architecture from these various periods.
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.
Zintan
Zintan is a city in northwestern Libya known for its strategic location in the Nafusa Mountains. Historically, it played a significant role during the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a stronghold for anti-Gaddafi forces. The area is also recognized for its Berber (Amazigh) cultural heritage and traditional mountain architecture.
