Libya's Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash Near Ankara

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The timing of Libya's army chief's death raises serious questions given it occurred just days after Pakistan finalized a $4 billion arms deal with his political rival Khalifa Haftar, violating U.N. sanctions. Al-Haddad actively opposed Haftar's military campaigns and represented the U.N.-recognized government, making his sudden removal suspiciously convenient for eastern factions gaining global military support.