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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 3 | 6.67 | 0.25% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 23,389 | $60,000 | 149$ |
| France | 2 | 4.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 64,436 | $2,700,000 | 2,665$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Israel | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Totals | 7 | 92,594,356 | 98,372 | $3,860,000 | 3,500$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Israel:
Khalifa Haftar leads forces in eastern Libya and is supported by Egypt, Russia, and the UAE.
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Belarus:
Khalifa Haftar leads the Libyan National Army and effectively rules the territory not controlled by the central government in Tripoli.
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Switzerland:
Khalifa Haftar is the leader of the Libyan National Army and a key figure in the uprising against Ghadhafi.
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Belarus:
Haftar expressed his gratitude for the invitation and eagerness to cooperate with Belarus.
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Belarus:
Khalifa Haftar is the commander of the Libyan National Army and effectively rules the territory not controlled by the central government in Tripoli.
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France:
Khalifa Haftar supports the rival government in Benghazi, opposing the UN-recognized government in Tripoli.
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France:
Khalifa Haftar is a Libyan military officer who has maintained power in Cyrenaica despite the turmoil in Syria.
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