Gaddafi’s son Seif al-Islam to run for Libya president

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi.

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi (left), son of slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, registering to run in the country's December presidential polls, in Libya's southern city of Sebha, on November 14, 2021. PHOTO | COURTESY | LIBYAN HIGH NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION FACEBOOK PAGE via AFP

Wanted Libyan war crimes suspect Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi and once seen as his heir apparent, registered to run Sunday for next month's presidential election.

In a surprise announcement, Seif al-Islam, whose whereabouts have been kept secret for several months, became the first heavyweight candidate to sign up for the election race.