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Libya’s tug-of-war over Saif al-Islam

Libya wants the ICC to abandon its legal action against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and the former intelligence chief so they can be tried in Tripoli.

Sarkozy rejects claim Gaddafi offered €50m for campaign

Sarkozy rejects claim Gaddafi offered €50m for campaign

Nicolas Sarkozy has rejected a renewed claim that Muammar Gaddafi agreed to donate up to €50-million to his last presidential campaign.

Gaddafi’s son attacked in detention

A lawyer from the International Criminal Court says Saif al-Islam, the son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been attacked in detention.

Gaddafi family assets seized in Italy

Assets worth more than €1-billion belonging to the late Muammar Gaddafi, his son and his intelligence chief have been seized in Italy in raids.

Gaddafi’s phantom finger found in Sarkozy’s presidential pie

Gaddafi’s phantom finger found in Sarkozy’s presidential pie

Damaging new claims have emerged about the funding of Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign and his links with slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Libya says ICC agrees to home trial of Saif al-Islam

Libya says ICC agrees to home trial of Saif al-Islam

Libya says the International Criminal Court has accepted that Muammar Gaddafi’s son will be tried by Libyans, a claim the ICC has denied.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Officials say Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam is just a "helpless criminal" in the Libyan town of Zintan where he can stay until his trial.

Libya’s NTC unveils government facelift

Libya’s NTC unveils government facelift

Libya’s NTC has named a new government with a line-up that dropped several seasoned officials in favour of appointees who will soothe rivalries.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Gaddafi’s son to be tried in Libya, not at ICC

Libya has decided not to hand over Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam to the International Criminal Court, leaving him to be tried in Libya.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Libya appoints new defence minister

Libya’s National Transitional Council has appointed the commander whose forces captured Muammar Gaddafi’s son at the weekend as new defence minister.

Libya’s tug-of-war over al-Islam a test for new government

Libya’s tug-of-war over al-Islam a test for new government

Abdullah al-Senussi and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s capture poses a challenge for the NTC who must deal with cries for blood and appeals for a fair trial.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Libyan jubilation greets Saif al-Islam’s capture

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has denied being in contact with the ICC while being on the run before his capture by Libyan fighters.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam arrested in Libya

The National Transitional Council says ousted Libya leader Muammar Gaddafi’s fugitive son Saif al-Islam has been arrested in the south of the country.

ICC warns Saif al-Islam against fleeing

ICC warns Saif al-Islam against fleeing

The International Criminal Court said on Saturday Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was in contact through intermediaries about surrendering for trial.

Saif al-Islam in bid to escape Gaddafi’s grisly fate

Saif al-Islam in bid to escape Gaddafi’s grisly fate

Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam is considering either surrendering to the ICC or seeking refuge with one of his father’s allies, possibly Robert Mugabe.

Gaddafi’s son rallies loyalists for Tripoli fightback

Gaddafi’s son rallies loyalists for Tripoli fightback

A son of Muammar Gaddafi who rebels said they had captured made a surprise appearance with jubilant supporters in Tripoli overnight.

Warrants for Gaddafi and son

Prospects for a negotiated solution to the Libyan crisis receded further after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Muammar Gaddafi and his son.

‘New Libyan constitution good to go’

Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam says a new Libyan constitution is ready for when government forces prevail over rebels trying to oust his father.