Tunis Afrique Presse (Tunis)

Tunisia: Khamis Gaddafi 'Killed During Fighting in Bani Walid'

21 October 2012
Protesters in the Libyan capital Tripoli accuse the government of killing civilians, as at least 30 people have been killed in the town of Bani ... ( Resource: Protests Over Bani Walid Gunfight

Tripoli — Khamis Gaddafi, the youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi, has been reported killed in fighting between militias on the first anniversary of the late dictator's death.

Khamis Gaddafi, 29, a former military commander, had previously been reported killed during the uprising against his father's regime.

A short statement from the Libyan national congress spokesman, Omar Hamdan, said the 29-year-old was killed "in battle" but gave no further details.

His body was apparently found after a day of heavy fighting between the town's pro-Gaddafi garrison and militias allied to the Libyan government.

Government forces reported 13 dead and 121 wounded, amid a fourth day of bitter clashes for control of the town.

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