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 | 5 | 5.20 | 0.27% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 27,677 | $190,000 | 505$ |
| Italy | 3 | 4.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 93,788 | $2,000,000 | 3,102$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,217 | $530,000 | 274$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 6,766 | $700,000 | 547$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 5,087 | $400,000 | 221$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 103,168 | $63,000 | 109$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,151 | $160,000 | 118$ |
| Norway | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,593 | $403,000 | 267$ |
| Totals | 14 | 173,671,472 | 252,447 | $4,446,000 | 5,143$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Khalifa Haftar controls eastern Libya and seeks to deepen relations with Turkey.
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Norway:
Khalifa Haftar showcased strength and military presence in Libya.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is leading the government of Benghazi, which is showing a changing stance towards the Turkish-Libyan memorandum of 2019.
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Italy:
Khalifa Haftar controls parts of Libya and has received support from Russian forces.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a powerful figure in the Eastern Libyan forces and has close ties with both Russians and Americans.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is associated with the Libyan House of Representatives and is preparing to endorse the Turkey-Libya memorandum.
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Hungary:
Khalifa Haftar's forces are involved in the complex geopolitical situation in Libya.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA) and a key supporter of the Government of National Stability (GNS).
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Switzerland:
Khalifa Haftar is a military leader in Libya who could benefit from a power vacuum in Tripoli.
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Tanzania:
Khalifa Haftar has dominated eastern Libya for a decade with his Libyan National Army.
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