Gaddafi son’s trial in September

(File image) Saif al-Islam, the most prominent son of the late Muammar Gaddafi, was captured by militia fighters in November last year.

(File image) Saif al-Islam, the most prominent son of the late Muammar Gaddafi, was captured by militia fighters in November last year.

Published Aug 20, 2012

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Tripoli, Libya -

A Libyan judicial official says Libya will put deposed dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son on trial, defying the International Criminal Court.

Ahmed al-Jehani, Libya's representative to the Hague court, said the trial of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will begin next month. One possible venue is Zintan, a town in the western mountains, where he is being held.

Since Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was captured last year, Libya and the ICC have been arguing over who would try him. He was considered his father's political heir. The ICC issued an arrest warrant and demanded to try him on war crimes.

A Zintan militia has been holding Gaddafi. Local spokesman Khaled al-Zintani said Monday a government delegation inspected the town before a decision is made on whether to try him there. - Sapa-AP

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