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 |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 62,338 | $2,700,000 | 2,479$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 62,338 | $2,700,000 | 2,479$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Khalifa Haftar is the general commander of the Libyan National Army and controls significant power in Libya.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar is a military leader in Libya who has been supported by the UAE.
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France:
Khalifa Haftar leads one of the factions in Libya, controlling the East and South regions.
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Switzerland:
Khalifa Haftar is a military leader in Eastern Libya who was particularly hostile towards Saif al-Islam al-Ghadhafi.
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France:
Khalifa Haftar is a military leader in Libya who controls the eastern part of the country.
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Iraq:
Khalifa Haftar leads the Libyan National Army, which controls eastern Libya.
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Italy:
Khalifa Haftar is mentioned as the strongman of Benghazi and a competitor to Saif al Islam for the same electorate.
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New Zealand:
The North African country has been divided since a Nato-backed revolt toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.
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Greece:
Khalifa Haftar expressed condolences for the loss of Al Handad, highlighting the impact of his death on both sides of the Libyan civil war.
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France:
Marshal Khalifa Haftar expressed his condolences and deep sadness over the incident.
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