Hundreds mourn top military commanders killed in Ankara plane crash
On Sun, Dec 28, 2025, a funeral was held in Misrata, Libya, for three top military officers who perished in a plane crash. Among the mourners were Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah and other military and political leaders. The officers included General…
On Sun, Dec 28, 2025, a funeral was held in Misrata, Libya, for three top military officers who perished in a plane crash. Among the mourners were Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah and other military and political leaders. The officers included General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad.
The crash occurred south of Ankara, Turkey, on Tue, Dec 23, 2025, involving a private jet. In addition to the three officers, another military officer and three crew members were also on board. The preliminary investigation, conducted in coordination with Turkish authorities, suggests a technical malfunction as the cause.
General al-Haddad was a key figure in efforts to unify Libya's military, playing a crucial role in United Nations-backed initiatives. The loss of these military leaders may impact ongoing efforts toward military unification in the region.
On Sun, Dec 28, 2025, a funeral was held in Misrata, Libya, for three top military officers who perished in a plane crash.
Libya has been divided since the 2011 uprising, which led to the fall of Moammar Gadhafi. The country is now split between rival administrations in the east and west, each supported by different armed groups and foreign governments. The western government, led by Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah, is primarily backed by Turkey, while the eastern administration is headed by Prime Minister Ossama Hammad. Recent diplomatic moves have been made to improve relations between Turkey and the eastern government.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
