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Libyan military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing

11 Ağustos 2026France 24

Libya's eastern-based army reported that military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri was killed in a car bombing in Benghazi. This assassination highlights ongoing security concerns in a region controlled by military commander Khalifa Haftar.
The incident comes at a critical time as the country seeks to achieve reunification amidst ongoing divisions.
Libya has been embroiled in conflict since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, leading to a fractured political landscape with various factions vying for control. The eastern-based army, led by Khalifa Haftar, has been a significant player in this ongoing struggle, and the assassination of a key military figure cou…
The assassination of Fawzi al-Mansouri not only underscores the precarious security situation in Libya but also raises alarms about the stability of Haftar's control over eastern Libya. As factions vie for power and influence, such targeted attacks could further complicate efforts towards national reconciliation and…

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