Libyan army’s chief dies in plane crash in Turkey
Summary
Libya's army chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, died in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey while returning from an official trip. The crash also claimed four other lives, prompting national mourning and an ongoing investigation.
Key Points
- Libyan army chief of staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad died in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey.
- The crash occurred shortly after the plane requested an emergency landing and radio contact was lost.
- Four others on board, including military officials and a photographer, also died in the crash.
- Turkey and Libya have strong military and political ties, with ongoing cooperation and recent policy shifts.
