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 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 6.67 | 0.28% | +10% | 9,890,400 | 30,026 | $430,000 | 1,305$ |
| Greece | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 18,780 | $190,000 | 342$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,692 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 6 | 25,343,454 | 53,498 | $625,100 | 1,652$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a Libyan military officer who expressed appreciation for Egypt's role in enhancing security and stability in Libya during his meeting with Sisi.
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United Arab Emirates:
Khalifa Haftar expressed his appreciation for Egypt's pivotal role in restoring security and stability in Libya.
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United Arab Emirates:
Khalifa Haftar discussed ways to combat illegal immigration with the EU ambassador to Libya.
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Ireland:
Khalifa Haftar is a Libyan warlord whose forces were trained by Irish personnel.
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United Arab Emirates:
Khalifa Haftar discussed enhancing security cooperation with the U.S. military commander in Africa.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is the military leader in Benghazi, Libya, who has a significant influence on the political situation.
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United States:
Khalifa Haftar controls eastern and southern Libya and runs a government unrecognized by the United States.
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Italy:
Khalifa Haftar is a military leader from Benghazi who sought to take control of Libya.
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Lithuania:
Khalifa Haftar controls the territory around Benghazi, where much of the oil smuggling is taking place.
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Hungary:
Khalifa Haftar has negotiated agreements with Cyprus and Malta regarding migration.
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