Libyan General Dies in Ankara Plane Crash; Conspiracy Theories Emerge

• Libyan Army Chief of Staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad and 7 others died in a private jet crash near Ankara, Turkey.
• The plane, returning to Tripoli after defense talks, reported a technical malfunction (electrical fault) shortly after takeoff.
• Initial investigations point to a technical fault, but a "bright flash" video and political implications fuel conspiracy theories.
• Al-Haddad was a key military leader for Libya's GNU, respected by both eastern and western factions, crucial for unity efforts.
• Turkey has launched a criminal investigation; Libya declared national mourning and will send an investigation team.

Why It Matters: Libyan General's death in Turkey plane crash sparks accident vs. conspiracy debate, impacting Libya's unity.