Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been transferred from detention to a hospital in Lebanon following a significant decline in his health, according to statements released by his family.
Family members told Al Arabiya that his condition has become “seriously alarming,” and they placed full responsibility for the deterioration of his health on the Lebanese authorities. They reiterated their long-standing concerns over the conditions of his detention, which they say fall below acceptable humanitarian standards.
According to press reports, Lebanon’s Acting Public Prosecutor Jamal Al-Hajjar ordered the transfer immediately upon receiving notice of the medical emergency. Gaddafi was moved to a hospital for urgent care.
Medical reports indicate that Hannibal has been suffering from a chronic liver condition for several months, causing him severe abdominal pain. This is reportedly the second time he has been hospitalized for the same issue since his detention began.
Currently, he is undergoing comprehensive medical evaluations and receiving ongoing treatment under the supervision of a specialized medical team. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition and are expected to determine further medical steps based on test results.
Hannibal Gaddafi has been detained in Lebanon since 2015 in connection with the disappearance of Lebanese cleric Musa Al-Sadr, a case dating back to 1978. No formal charges have been filed against him. His continued detention has been criticized by his legal team and human rights groups, who argue it violates international legal standards and due process.
