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Death of General Al-Haddad in Plane Crash

December 23, 2025

General Mohamed Ali Al-Haddad, the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, died in a plane crash near Ankara while returning from a visit to Turkey. The Libyan government confirmed his death along with that of four other passengers. Al-Haddad had taken on significant roles in the Libyan military and contributed to the reorganization of the country's armed forces. His efforts to cooperate with international partners positively impacted regional security. His contribution to restoring order and security is highly regarded.