Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi's Final Message Critiques Foreign Intervention in Libya Before His Death

Ahmed Kadhafi, cousin of Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi, has released an audio recording he claims is the last message from Saïf al-Islam, sent just one day before his death. The message includes strong criticisms of foreign interventions in Libya's affairs since 2011.

Critique of Libya's Situation Post-2011

In the recording, Saïf al-Islam expressed doubts about the benefits of the events that unfolded in Libya over the last decade, emphasizing the significant human and economic losses the country has endured. He lamented the worsening situation, increased destruction, and rising casualty figures.

Accusations of Foreign Management

The message also criticized what he viewed as direct foreign intervention in Libya's governance, asserting that decisions regarding the country's future were now influenced more by foreign nations and their representatives than by Libyans themselves.

Official Confirmation of Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi's Death

The Libyan Attorney General's office confirmed that Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi was shot in the garden of his home located south of Tripoli, although no further details about the circumstances or the responsible party were provided.

Political Background and Presidential Aspirations

Saïf al-Islam was a prominent political figure during his father, Muammar Kadhafi's, regime, which ended in 2011. He had also announced plans to run in the postponed 2021 Libyan presidential elections, which have yet to occur due to ongoing political divisions in the country.