Head of Criminal Investigations Receives Briefing from Turkish Prosecutor’s Office on the Crash of the Mourner’s Plane and His Companions.
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Ankara, December 25, 2025 — The head of the Criminal Investigations Department at the Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity, Major General Mahmoud Ashour, visited the office of the Turkish Public Prosecutor in the capital, Ankara. The visit is part of the investigations related to the crash of the aircraft carrying the Chief of the General Staff, Mohammed Al-Haddad, and his aides.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Ankara stated on Thursday that the Public Prosecutor, his deputy, and the prosecutors responsible for investigating the incident briefed the Libyan delegation on the progress of the investigations.
It added that both countries expressed their readiness and desire to cooperate in the investigation of the incident and the possibility of exchanging information within the framework of procedures stipulated in the legislation.
It is noted that the committee formed by a decision of the Minister of the Interior has begun its tasks of investigating the plane crash incident, in coordination and cooperation with the Turkish authorities.
Ankara
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, strategically located in the central Anatolia region. It was declared the capital in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, replacing Istanbul to symbolize the new, modern Turkish Republic. The city’s history dates back to ancient times, having been an important cultural and commercial center for civilizations including the Hittites, Phrygians, Romans, and Ottomans.
Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of the Interior is a key government department responsible for internal affairs, such as public safety, civil registration, and domestic policy. Its origins are typically tied to the formation of the modern nation-state, evolving from historical offices that managed police, local administration, and population records to address the needs of governance and public order.
Government of National Unity
The Government of National Unity (GNU) is a power-sharing arrangement, most notably formed in South Africa in 1994 following the end of apartheid. It was established after the country’s first multiracial elections, bringing together the African National Congress, the National Party, and the Inkatha Freedom Party to oversee the transition to majority rule. This model has since been referenced or attempted in other nations during periods of political transition or crisis to foster unity among rival factions.
Criminal Investigations Department
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is a specialized branch within many police forces, notably the British police, dedicated to investigating serious and complex crimes. It was formally established in the UK in 1878, drawing on the model of the detective branch formed by the Metropolitan Police in 1842, to address the need for expert, plainclothes detectives.
Turkish Public Prosecutor
The Turkish Public Prosecutor is a key legal official within Turkey’s judicial system, responsible for initiating and conducting criminal investigations and prosecutions. Historically, the role has evolved under various legal frameworks, including the Ottoman Empire’s Nizamiye courts and the modern republic’s adoption of civil law principles, to act as an independent state authority in the administration of justice.
Libyan delegation
The term “Libyan delegation” typically refers to an official group representing Libya in diplomatic, political, or international forums. Historically, such delegations have been central to the country’s foreign relations, especially during periods of significant change, such as after the 2011 revolution or during UN-mediated peace talks. Their composition and mandate are often shaped by the complex and fragmented political landscape within Libya.
