Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been released after spending 10 years in detention in Lebanon, officials confirmed this week.
Gaddafi was arrested in 2015 on charges related to his alleged involvement in the disappearance of Lebanese cleric Imam Musa al-Sadr in 1978, a case that has long strained relations between Libya and Lebanon. Despite years of investigation, no conclusive evidence was produced linking him to the incident.
His release reportedly follows mediation efforts involving Libyan and Lebanese officials, as well as international diplomatic pressure. Sources close to the negotiations said the move was intended to improve bilateral ties and pave the way for renewed cooperation between the two nations.
Hannibal Gaddafi, now in his late 40s, is expected to return to Libya in the coming days. His release marks the end of a long legal ordeal and reignites attention on Libya’s complex legacy following the fall of his father’s regime in 2011.