Harmony Jets Crash: Libyan Chief Killed in Tragic Loss
Harmony Jets Flight 185 crashed near Ankara, killing all eight people aboard including Libyan Army chief Mohammed al-Haddad. The loss of Libya's top military commander during an already fragile political situation deepened uncertainty over the country's security future and control of its armed forces.
December 24, 2025
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