Khalifa Haftar
Khalifa Haftar is a Libyan military officer and the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), which has played a significant role in the ongoing Libyan civil conflict. Born in 1943, Haftar has been a controversial figure, known for his efforts to consolidate power in eastern Libya and his alliances with foreign military powers, including Russia. His leadership has been marked by attempts to capture the capital, Tripoli, and to establish a government aligned with his vision of a unified Libya. Recently, he has garnered attention due to the continued support he receives from Russia, particularly in the wake of changing geopolitical dynamics following the Syrian conflict.
Born on Nov 07, 1943 (81 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 11 | 5.00 | 0.83% | +50% | 10,423,054 | 129,406 | $190,000 | 2,359$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 63,942 | $720,000 | 546$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,096 | $68,000 | 51$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,968 | $700,000 | 564$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 7,585 | $430,000 | 330$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 56,809 | $2,700,000 | 2,350$ |
| Totals | 16 | 182,685,921 | 267,806 | $4,808,000 | 6,200$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Khalifa Haftar controls the eastern part of Libya where the tragic incidents occurred.
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Greece:
Analysts observe that Ankara is sending a message to Khalifa Haftar to expedite the ratification.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a military leader in Libya whom Erdoğan is approaching to strengthen ties.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a prominent military leader in Libya.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a strong military leader in Libya who has been approached by Turkey to ratify the Turkish-Libyan memorandum.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is the powerful figure in Eastern Libya and the father of Belgasem Haftar.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a prominent figure in the Libyan political landscape, previously opposed to Turkish interests in the region.
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United Arab Emirates:
Khalifa Haftar is the commander of the Libyan National Army and discussed mechanisms to support the political process in Libya.
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Switzerland:
Khalifa Haftar is a Libyan general who is seeking new strategic partnerships and is considering ratifying a controversial maritime agreement with Turkey.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a military leader who dominates the eastern regions of Libya.
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