Tripoli — The Ministry of Interior announced an agreement with Turkish authorities to send the black box and the communications box from the aircraft of Chief of General Staff Mohammed Al-Haddad to Germany to ensure precise analysis.

The Ministry clarified that the committee formed under the instructions of the Minister of Interior met with the commander of the Turkish Gendarmerie forces and discussed with him a number of measures taken regarding the incident.

The committee also met with the Turkish Public Prosecutor, who expressed his full readiness to cooperate and include the Libyan committee in the investigations through official, approved channels.

During the meeting, it was agreed to send the aircraft’s black box and communications box to Germany to ensure a detailed technical analysis is conducted.

The Turkish Public Prosecutor also confirmed his readiness to provide the Libyan authorities with all documents and camera recordings related to the incident, in addition to directing an official memorandum to the Libyan Public Prosecutor containing the measures taken and approvals related to the joint investigations.

The Ministry added that the Turkish authorities were provided with the results of DNA analysis conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department in Tripoli for some families of the martyrs, to ensure the completion of legal procedures and accurate comparison with the identities of the victims.

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Tripoli

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, a historic Mediterranean port with a rich history dating back to the 7th century BCE when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It has since been ruled by the Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, with its old city (the Medina) showcasing this layered past. Today, it remains a major political and economic center of the country.

Germany

Germany is a country in Central Europe with a rich and complex history, shaped by the Holy Roman Empire, the unification of 1871, the two World Wars, and its peaceful reunification in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Culturally, it is renowned for its profound contributions to philosophy, classical music, literature, and science, as well as its historic cities, castles, and vibrant contemporary arts scene. Key cultural sites include the Cologne Cathedral, the Brandenburg Gate, and the museums of Museum Island in Berlin, reflecting its layered past and dynamic present.

Turkish Gendarmerie

The Turkish Gendarmerie (Jandarma) is a national law enforcement and military organization responsible for maintaining public order in rural areas. It was formally established in the 19th century during the Ottoman Empire’s modernization period, modeled after European gendarmerie forces. Today, it operates as a branch of the Turkish Armed Forces under the Ministry of Interior during peacetime.

Libyan Public Prosecutor

The Office of the Libyan Public Prosecutor is a key judicial institution responsible for investigating crimes and representing the public interest in legal proceedings. Its modern structure was established following Libya’s independence in 1951, but its function and stability have been severely challenged by the conflict and political fragmentation since the 2011 revolution. Today, it operates within a complex and often divided judicial landscape, striving to uphold the rule of law amid ongoing instability.

Turkish Public Prosecutor

The Turkish Public Prosecutor is not a specific place or cultural site, but a key legal institution within Turkey’s judicial system. Public prosecutors are state-appointed lawyers responsible for investigating crimes, bringing charges, and representing the public interest in court. Their role is rooted in the secular legal framework established by the Republic of Turkey in the 1920s, which reformed the Ottoman legal system by adopting principles from European civil law.

Criminal Investigation Department in Tripoli

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Tripoli is a key law enforcement agency under the Libyan Ministry of Interior, primarily responsible for investigating serious crimes. Its modern structure was largely developed during the 20th century, but its operations and authority have been significantly disrupted and reshaped following the 2011 revolution and the subsequent period of political fragmentation in Libya. Today, it operates in a complex security landscape, often competing with various militias and parallel institutions for jurisdiction.