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Who is Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?

Despite being sentenced to death in absentia and being wanted by the International Criminal Court, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is making a comeback to Libya’s politics.

Here’s a brief look at his life, and why he’s seen as one of the most controversial figures in the country.
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