Economics
As Chaos and Despair Grow in Libya, Qaddafi Son Plans Comeback
- Analysts dismiss Seif al-Islam’s chances of making a comeback
- Seif run would expose depth of anger over Libya’s decay
Seif al-Islam Qaddafi in 2011.
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The fugitive son and onetime heir apparent of Libya’s late Muammar Qaddafi is planning a comeback.
Seif al-Islam “decided to run in presidential elections and I see a big chance for him because all the big tribes are supporting him,” said Abdel Majeed al-Mansouri, who headed Libya’s economic development board before 2011 and was close to him. “People are frustrated. Even those who were against the old regime will side with him as he’s not coming back representing the old regime. He’s coming with his plan for Libya’s future.”