Hannibal Gaddafi Released on $900K Bail

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Above: Hannibal Gaddafi, son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, attends a parade of marching bands as part of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of his father's regime in Tripoli Sept. 2, 2Gaddafi009. Image copyright: Mahmud Turkia/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Hannibal Gaddafi's release is a pragmatic step toward the rule of law and regional stability. After a decade of detention without trial, Lebanese authorities upheld due process by resolving the case legally and transparently. His freedom supports judicial integrity, human rights norms, and diplomatic progress between Beirut and Tripoli.

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Establishment-critical narrative

Hannibal Gaddafi's saga stems from Western-backed regime change that shattered Libya. NATO's 2011 intervention toppled a state, unleashed militias and spread weapons, turning personal vendettas into regional leverage. His abduction and decade-long detention are symptoms of the chaos that foreign meddling imported into Libya and Lebanon.

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