Report: Saif Gaddafi Captured By Rebel Fighters In Libya

Weeks after his father Moammar Gaddafi was killed after falling into the hands of rebels, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has been captured and is now in the hands of revolutionary forces. Gaddafi was rumored to have been caught by rebels back in August, but that turned out to be untrue. Now it seems there is enough evidence to show that Gaddafi has been captured by the rebels.

The International Criminal Court confirmed the arrest, and wants Gaddafi to be tried for “crimes against humanity, including murder, committed during the uprising.” CNN provides more details about the circumstances surrounding his capture.

Outbursts of celebratory gunfire, the honking of horns and cries of joy could be heard in Tripoli as reports of his capture spread.

Othman Mliegta, commander of the Al Qa’aq brigades, said he had been told that Saif al-Islam was slightly injured in the clashes that took place when the fighters attempted to capture him but is in good health.

A picture released by Libya’s National Transitional Council purportedly of Saif al-Islam appeared to show him half-lying on a low bed with bandages wrapped around the fingers of his right hand.

Members of the forces are publicly stating the son of the late dictator will be treated as any other detainee, and his immediate medical needs would be attended to. The transitional government is working to try Gaddafi and other former high-profile members of the dictatorship in-country for crimes against the people of Libya.

h/t CNN

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