Could Muammar Gaddafi’s son become Libya’s president?
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has registered as a presidential candidate for next month’s elections.
Ten years after longtime Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi was removed from power following a NATO-backed uprising, the Gaddafi name is back in the spotlight.
Muammar Gaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, has registered to run for president in next month’s elections. He said in July that he wanted to restore unity to Libya.
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Saif is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
So, what are his chances in the vote?
And will the UN-mandated election help to unite the country?
Presenter: Nastasya Tay
Guests:
Youcef Bouandel – Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Qatar University
Anas El Gomati – Director, Sadeq Institute
Mustafa Fetouri – Independent Libyan academic
Published On 15 Nov 2021