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Gaddafi Son Saif Arrested In Southern Libya
12:52pm UK, Saturday November 19, 2011
[h=2]Saif Al-Islam, son of Colonel Gaddafi, has been arrested in southern Libya, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed.[/h] "We are co-ordinating with the Libyan Ministry of Justice to ensure that any solution with regards to the arrest of Saif al-Islam is in accordance with the law," an ICC prosecution office spokeswoman said.
Libyan militia commander Bashir al-Tayeleb said Saif was captured in the town of Obari along with two aides trying to smuggle him out to neighbouring Niger.
The 39-year-old, who studied in the UK, is wanted for crimes against humanity.
He was reportedly taken by aeroplane to the city of Zintan, the home of one of the largest revolutionary brigades in Libya.
Upon arrival, witnesses say an angry crowd tried to storm the plane.
Sky reporter Mark Stone says the circumstances of Saif's capture and detention show potential fractures within the various regional factions of the National Transitional Council.
Reporters in Tripoli were told Saif would be held in Zintan until there was a government to hand him over to.
The government is due to be formed within days.
"The rebels of Zintan announce that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has been arrested along with three of his aides today," Tayeleb said in an announcement broadcast on Libyan television.
"We hope at this historical moment that the future of Libya will be bright."
There was still no information about wanted former intelligence director Abdullah Senoussi or where he is located.
An arrest warrant for Saif had been issued by the ICC since June 27.
His arrest follows the death of his father who was killed a month ago after being captured in his hometown of Sirte.
Saif was the last of Gaddafi's sons to be accounted for. Before the downfall of the Gaddafi regime, Saif was considered to be the presumptive heir.
The UK Foreign Office told Sky News that they are watching reports closely.
More follows...
http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16113547
12:52pm UK, Saturday November 19, 2011
[h=2]Saif Al-Islam, son of Colonel Gaddafi, has been arrested in southern Libya, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed.[/h] "We are co-ordinating with the Libyan Ministry of Justice to ensure that any solution with regards to the arrest of Saif al-Islam is in accordance with the law," an ICC prosecution office spokeswoman said.
Libyan militia commander Bashir al-Tayeleb said Saif was captured in the town of Obari along with two aides trying to smuggle him out to neighbouring Niger.
The 39-year-old, who studied in the UK, is wanted for crimes against humanity.
He was reportedly taken by aeroplane to the city of Zintan, the home of one of the largest revolutionary brigades in Libya.
Upon arrival, witnesses say an angry crowd tried to storm the plane.
Sky reporter Mark Stone says the circumstances of Saif's capture and detention show potential fractures within the various regional factions of the National Transitional Council.
Reporters in Tripoli were told Saif would be held in Zintan until there was a government to hand him over to.
The government is due to be formed within days.
"The rebels of Zintan announce that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has been arrested along with three of his aides today," Tayeleb said in an announcement broadcast on Libyan television.
"We hope at this historical moment that the future of Libya will be bright."
There was still no information about wanted former intelligence director Abdullah Senoussi or where he is located.
An arrest warrant for Saif had been issued by the ICC since June 27.
His arrest follows the death of his father who was killed a month ago after being captured in his hometown of Sirte.
Saif was the last of Gaddafi's sons to be accounted for. Before the downfall of the Gaddafi regime, Saif was considered to be the presumptive heir.
The UK Foreign Office told Sky News that they are watching reports closely.
More follows...
http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16113547
