Political plan for Libyan commander

Libyan Islamist commander Abdel Hakim Belhadj has resigned his military post in a bid to enter politics.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th May 2012, 01:00 BST

Mr Belhadj, a key brigade leader in the 2011 toppling of Muammar al-Gaddafi, plans to run in elections next month.

Mr Belhadj is taking legal action against UK authorities, alleging they were complicit in his 2004 rendition to Libya.