Official and military reception for the bodies of Al-Haddad and his companions upon their arrival at Tripoli International Airport.
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TRIPOLI, December 27, 2025 – The aircraft carrying the remains of Chief of the General Staff General Mohammed Al-Haddad and his companions arrived at Tripoli International Airport on Saturday morning.
An official military reception ceremony was held for the remains at the airport, attended by the President of the Presidential Council and Supreme Commander of the Libyan Army, Mohammed Al-Menfi, the Deputy of the Council, Abdullah Al-Lafi, the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity and Minister of Defense, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi, the Assistant Chief of Staff General Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, and a number of senior officers of the Libyan Army.
Earlier on Saturday morning, a military funeral ceremony was held for Chief of the General Staff General Mohammed Al-Haddad and his companions at the Murted Military Base in the Turkish capital, Ankara, prior to the dispatch of their remains to Libya.
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, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Medina and the Red Castle.
Tripoli International Airport
Tripoli International Airport is the primary airport serving Libya’s capital, located approximately 34 kilometers south of the city center. It was originally built in the late 1970s and expanded in the 1990s, but has suffered significant damage and repeated closures due to the armed conflicts following the 2011 Libyan Civil War. The airport remains a key but often disrupted transport hub, with its operations heavily dependent on the prevailing security situation.
Murted Military Base
Murted Military Base, located near Ankara, Turkey, was originally an air force academy and later served as a key Air Force command center. It gained international notoriety as the headquarters from which a faction of the Turkish military attempted to stage the failed coup d’état of July 15–16, 2016. Following the coup attempt, the base was renamed and its functions were reorganized.
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 millennia, with landmarks like the ancient Citadel and the Roman Temple of Augustus reflecting its long significance.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later ruled by Muammar Gaddafi from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia, with a rich history rooted in the ancient Anatolian civilizations, the Byzantine Empire, and later the powerful Ottoman Empire, which was succeeded by the modern Republic of Turkey in 1923. Its cultural landscape is a profound blend of these influences, visible in iconic sites like the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
