How Saif al-Islam charmed the West
Gaddafi’s son was once seen by former European friends as the “acceptable” face of Libya’s regime.
Published On 19 Nov 2011
World leaders and rights groups have called for Saif al-Islam, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, to be given a fair trial after his capture by National Transitional Council fighters in the south of Libya.
Yet, if Saif al-Islam is brought before a court in Libya or abroad, he is likely to disclose information that many leaders might find uncomfortable.
Al Jazeera’s Andrew Potter examines the West’s relationship with the Gaddafi family.
Source: Al Jazeera