TRIPOLI, December 25, 2025 — The committee formed by a decision from the Minister of Interior of the Government of National Unity has begun its duties to investigate the incident of the plane crash that was carrying the Chief of General Staff, First Lieutenant Mohammed Al-Haddad, and his companions, in coordination and cooperation with the Turkish authorities.

The Criminal Investigation Department explained, in a post on its official page on Wednesday evening, that the committee is headed by the head of the department, Major General Mahmoud Al-Ajili, noting that a specialized team continues to complete the necessary procedures to transfer the bodies of the deceased to their homeland, along with taking DNA samples and comparing them with samples from their relatives according to approved standards.

The committee’s duties include search and investigation work regarding the plane wreckage, as part of completing the investigation proceedings, and uncovering all the circumstances of the incident according to the same source.

It is noted that the plane crash incident resulted in the death of the Chief of General Staff, First Lieutenant Mohammed Al-Haddad, in addition to the commander of the ground forces affiliated with the Government of National Unity, Staff Lieutenant General Al-Fitouri Gharibil, the Director of Military Manufacturing, Brigadier General Mahmoud Jumaa Al-Qatwi, the advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army, Mohammed Al-Asawi, and the photographer Mohammed Omar Ahmed Mahjoub.

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Government of National Unity

The “Government of National Unity” (GNU) is not a specific place or cultural site, but a political term for a coalition government formed by rival parties, typically after a conflict or crisis. Historically, the most famous example is South Africa’s first post-apartheid government in 1994, led by Nelson Mandela, which brought the African National Congress and the former ruling National Party together. Such governments are formed to foster reconciliation and stability during a nation’s transition.

Criminal Investigation Department

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is a specialized detective branch within British police forces, most famously established at Scotland Yard in 1878. It was created to conduct plainclothes investigations into serious and complex crimes, moving away from uniformed patrols to more sophisticated detective work. Its formation marked a significant development in modern policing methodology and has served as a model for detective units in other countries.

Libyan Army

The Libyan Army, formally known as the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, is the official military force of Libya. It was established after the country’s independence in 1951 but has been fragmented and involved in internal conflicts since the 2011 revolution and the subsequent civil wars. Today, it is one of several major armed groups vying for influence, primarily aligned with the eastern-based administration in Tobruk.