Car bomb kills eastern Libya's military intelligence chief
A car bomb killed the head of military intelligence for eastern Libya’s forces outside his Benghazi home, security sources told Reuters.
A car bomb struck the residence of Libya's eastern military intelligence chief, resulting in his death, according to security sources. The explosive device detonated outside his home in Benghazi's Al-Hawari district on Monday evening. Fawzi Al-Mansouri, the head of military intelligence for the Libyan National Army (Libyan National Army), perished in the blast.
The identity of the perpetrator remains unknown, and further information about the device has not been disclosed. This tragic event underscores the persistent security concerns in Libya, a nation grappling with factional strife and armed group influence since 2014. The country has been split between two rival administrations since 2014, following a 2011 NATO-backed uprising that removed longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.
The Libyan National Army, commanded by Khalifa Haftar, exerts control over eastern and southern Libya and aligns with the authorities in Benghazi. Meanwhile, the internationally recognized Government of National Unity operates from Tripoli and governs much of the western region.
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