Libya asks Niger to hand over Gaddafi's son
Saadi Gaddafi, the third son of Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, reacts to a question at a news conference in Sydney in this February 7, 2005 file photo.
Image by: TIM WIMBORNE / REUTERS
Image by: TIM WIMBORNE / REUTERS
Libya has asked Niger to hand over one of Muammar Gaddafi's sons living under house arrest in the neighbouring African nation after he warned his homeland was facing a new uprising.
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Mohammed Hareizi, spokesman for the ruling National Transitional Council, said Saturday that Niger must comply with the request to extradite Al-Saadi Gaddafi and other officials to "preserve its relationship and interests" in Libya.
Gaddafi made the comments Friday in a telephone interview with Al-Arabiya TV. He says he remains in touch with many supporters in Libya.
Gaddafi is not wanted by the International Criminal Court but is the subject of U.N. sanctions. He fled to Niger after the Libyan capital Tripoli fell to rebels.
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