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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| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 56,087 | $2,000,000 | 1,855$ |
| Totals | 1 | 60,461,826 | 56,087 | $2,000,000 | 1,855$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Switzerland:
Khalifa Haftar attempted to seize Tripoli during a major offensive in 2019.
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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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