28/10/2011
NTC Deny Army Involvement In Gadaffi Killing
The transitional Government in Libya have denied their revolutionary forces were involved in the killing of the countries former dictator, Muammar Gadaffi.
Responding to outcry over Gadaffi's capture and treatment, which saw a number of harrowing videos showing the dictators bloody final moments, the National Transitional Council issued a statement saying they "We had already launched an investigation. We have issued a code of ethics in handling of prisoners of war".
"I am sure that was an individual act and not an act of revolutionaries or the national army. Whoever is responsible for that [Gaddafi's killing] will be judged and given a fair trial."
The response comes after allegations emerged on Thursday that Gadaffi had been seriously sexually assaulted at the time of his capture by rebels.
Also on Friday, international prosecutors have said they had made "informal contact" with Saif al-Islam, Gadaffi's only living son.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said intermediaries had been used
in indirect talks with Saif al-Islam. Prosecutors said the court had made it clear to Gaddafi's son, who is wanted for crimes against humanity, that he was innocent until proven guilty.
Saif al-Islam, who was expected to be the successor to his father, has been in hiding for a number of months.
Recent reports claimed he was in a convoy heading toward Libya's desert border with Niger, where other Gaddafi allies have fled.
(DW)
Responding to outcry over Gadaffi's capture and treatment, which saw a number of harrowing videos showing the dictators bloody final moments, the National Transitional Council issued a statement saying they "We had already launched an investigation. We have issued a code of ethics in handling of prisoners of war".
"I am sure that was an individual act and not an act of revolutionaries or the national army. Whoever is responsible for that [Gaddafi's killing] will be judged and given a fair trial."
The response comes after allegations emerged on Thursday that Gadaffi had been seriously sexually assaulted at the time of his capture by rebels.
Also on Friday, international prosecutors have said they had made "informal contact" with Saif al-Islam, Gadaffi's only living son.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said intermediaries had been used
in indirect talks with Saif al-Islam. Prosecutors said the court had made it clear to Gaddafi's son, who is wanted for crimes against humanity, that he was innocent until proven guilty.
Saif al-Islam, who was expected to be the successor to his father, has been in hiding for a number of months.
Recent reports claimed he was in a convoy heading toward Libya's desert border with Niger, where other Gaddafi allies have fled.
(DW)
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20 October 2011
Update: Gadaffi Killed During Capture In Sirte
Muammar Gaddafi has been killed during an operation by rebel forces in Sirte, it has been confirmed. Abdul Hakim Belhaj, an NTC military chief, said Gaddafi had died of his wounds after being captured near Sirte on Thursday. Mobile phone footage showing graphic images that appear to be Gadaffi's bloodied body are circulating on the internet.
Update: Gadaffi Killed During Capture In Sirte
Muammar Gaddafi has been killed during an operation by rebel forces in Sirte, it has been confirmed. Abdul Hakim Belhaj, an NTC military chief, said Gaddafi had died of his wounds after being captured near Sirte on Thursday. Mobile phone footage showing graphic images that appear to be Gadaffi's bloodied body are circulating on the internet.
23 August 2011
Gaddafi's Compound Under Bombardment
The Lybian leader's headquarters is coming under attack from rebels in a second day of heavy fighting in the capital city of Tripoli.
Gaddafi's Compound Under Bombardment
The Lybian leader's headquarters is coming under attack from rebels in a second day of heavy fighting in the capital city of Tripoli.
02 September 2011
Gadaffi Spies Were At 'Highest Levels'
The still missing former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had spies at the highest levels of the rebel movement up until the fall of Tripoli, it has emerged.
Gadaffi Spies Were At 'Highest Levels'
The still missing former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had spies at the highest levels of the rebel movement up until the fall of Tripoli, it has emerged.
01 September 2011
Gadaffi Sons Split On Resistance
Separate broadcasts from the sons of Muammar Gadaffi have revealed a split on their approach to the ongoing conflict in Libya.
Gadaffi Sons Split On Resistance
Separate broadcasts from the sons of Muammar Gadaffi have revealed a split on their approach to the ongoing conflict in Libya.
30 August 2011
NTC Calls For Algeria To Hand Over Gadaffi Family
The Lybian transitional government has called on Algeria to hand over members of Colonel Gadaffi's family, who are believed to have fled to the North African nation.
NTC Calls For Algeria To Hand Over Gadaffi Family
The Lybian transitional government has called on Algeria to hand over members of Colonel Gadaffi's family, who are believed to have fled to the North African nation.
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