Libya's military leadership suffered a major blow this week as Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad perished in a plane crash near Ankara, Türkiye. The Falcon 50 business jet carrying Haddad and four others crashed shortly after takeoff from the Turkish capital on Tuesday, according to officials from both nations.
Investigation Launched
Turkish aviation authorities reported the aircraft issued an emergency landing alert before disappearing from radar near Haymana district. Prosecutors have initiated a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The incident occurred following high-level military discussions between Libyan and Turkish officials in Ankara.
Tripoli officially confirmed Haddad's death late Tuesday, describing the loss as "a critical moment for Libya's security apparatus." The general had been instrumental in recent stabilization efforts following years of civil conflict.
