Internal committee of unity government begins investigation into crash of Al-Haddad’s plane and his companions in coordination and cooperation with Turkish authorities.
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Tripoli, December 25, 2025 — The committee formed by a decision of the Minister of Interior of the Government of National Unity has begun its tasks of investigating the incident of the plane crash that was carrying the Chief of General Staff, First Lieutenant Mohammed Al-Haddad, and his companions, in coordination and cooperation with the Turkish authorities.
The Criminal Investigation Apparatus explained, in a post on its official page on Wednesday evening, that the committee is chaired by the head of the apparatus, Major General Mahmoud Al-Ajili, noting that a specialized team continues to complete the necessary procedures to transfer the bodies of the deceased to their homeland, along with taking DNA samples and comparing them with samples from their relatives according to approved standards.
The committee’s tasks include search and investigation work regarding the aircraft wreckage, as part of completing the investigation proceedings, and uncovering all the circumstances of the incident according to the same source.
It is worth noting that the plane crash incident resulted in the death of the Chief of General Staff, First Lieutenant Mohammed Al-Haddad, in addition to the commander of the ground forces affiliated with the Government of National Unity, Major General Al-Fitouri Gharibil, the Director of Military Manufacturing, Brigadier General Mahmoud Jumaa Al-Qatwi, the advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army, Mohammed Al-Asawi, and the photographer Mohammed Omar Ahmed Mahjoub.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Government of National Unity
The Government of National Unity (GNU) is a term most notably associated with the post-apartheid transitional government in South Africa, formed in 1994 following the country’s first multiracial elections. Led by President Nelson Mandela, it was a coalition government that included the African National Congress, the National Party, and the Inkatha Freedom Party, aiming to ensure stability and reconciliation during the shift to majority rule.
Turkish authorities
Turkish authorities refer to the governing bodies and institutions of the Republic of Turkey, which was founded in 1923 following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. The modern state’s administrative structure is defined by its constitution, with key authorities including the presidency, parliament, judiciary, and military, all operating within a secular democratic framework.
Criminal Investigation Apparatus
The Criminal Investigation Apparatus (Criminal Investigation Department or CID) refers to the specialized branch within a police force responsible for investigating serious and complex crimes. Its history generally traces back to the 19th century, with the formation of dedicated detective units like the Detective Branch of London’s Metropolitan Police in 1842, which aimed to apply systematic methods to solving crimes.
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 civil war.
