Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye’s capital, Ankara

Al JazeeraEN 3 min read 100% complete December 23, 2025 at 08:28 PM

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On December 23, 2025, Libyan army chief of staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four other Libyan passengers died in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff as the officials were returning from a trip to Ankara. According to a Turkish official, the plane requested an emergency landing due to an electrical failure. Three crew members also died in the crash. Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with initial reports suggesting a technical failure as the cause, ruling out sabotage. The wreckage was located approximately two kilometers from Ankara's Esenboga airport.

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Abdul Hamid Dbeibah ×280% Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad ×5100% Ankara ×3100% Turkiye ×2100%

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Ankara

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