Reformist Qadhafi Junior Departs - For Now

November 2006 | Political Risk Analysis

As the son of the leader Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Seif al-Islam's departure from Libya has raised concerns with regards to the ailing reform process in the North African republic. Qadhafi junior has been a prominent advocate of political and economic change in the country, as well as a sharp critic of the government. In an August meeting where he addressed youth activists, he described the regime as a 'mafia' and called for democratisation. No reason has been given for his departure except that he has left to work for international economic institutions. However, while the move may weaken the drive

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