The Ministry of Defense announces an official memorial ceremony Saturday morning for Major General Mohammed al-Haddad and his companions at its headquarters in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, December 26, 2025 – The Ministry of Defense of the Government of National Unity announced that, in coordination with the General Command of the Libyan Army, an official memorial ceremony for Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Haddad and his companions will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at its headquarters in the capital, Tripoli, in accordance with established military traditions and protocols.
The Ministry clarified in a statement this Friday evening that an official military reception ceremony will be held upon the arrival of the martyrs’ remains at exactly 10:00 AM, in accordance with the approved protocol and to reinforce the values of discipline and belonging, which these leaders worked to establish and implement, and to honor those who gave their lives for the nation.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later came under Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Ottoman, and Italian rule, which is reflected in its historic architecture, such as the Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) and the old medina.
Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense is the government department responsible for implementing national defense policy and overseeing a country’s armed forces. Historically, such institutions evolved from earlier offices like war departments, becoming centralized civilian-led ministries in the 19th and 20th centuries to manage military affairs under democratic control. Its specific history and structure vary by nation, but its core function remains the administration and command of military forces.
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, which brought together the African National Congress, the National Party, and the Inkatha Freedom Party in a coalition. Its primary historical purpose was to ensure a peaceful political transition and foster national reconciliation by including former opposition parties in the first post-apartheid cabinet under President Nelson Mandela.
General Command of the Libyan Army
The General Command of the Libyan Army is the central military headquarters of Libya, historically based in Tripoli. It was originally established as the core of the national armed forces after Libya’s independence in 1951 and has been a pivotal site of authority and conflict, especially during the 2011 revolution and subsequent civil wars.
Libyan Army
The Libyan Army is the official military force of Libya, originally established after the country gained independence in 1951. Its history has been marked by periods of centralization under King Idris and later Muammar Gaddafi, followed by fragmentation and conflict among various factions after the 2011 revolution and civil war.
