Gaddafi's son Saif al Islam and eight others sentenced to death for war crimes in Libya

A court in Libya has sentenced Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, and eight others to death over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution.

They were on trial along with dozens of other close associates of the deposed leader, accused of suppressing protests during the uprising.

Former head of intelligence for the Gaddafi regime, Abdallah al-Senousi, is among those who are also facing the death penalty.

Other defendants have received sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment.

BBC