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Signal Lost: Libya's Army Chief Missing After Jet Departure

Turkish authorities report losing contact with a Falcon 50 business jet carrying Libya's army chief, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, shortly after takeoff from Ankara.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Signal Lost: Libya's Army Chief Missing After Jet Departure
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In brief

Turkey's Interior Minister announced that contact was lost with a Falcon 50 business jet transporting Libya's army chief and four others. The aircraft requested an emergency landing shortly before the signal went dead, raising concerns about the safety of those onboard.

Turkey has reported that they have lost signal with a jet carrying the chief of the Libyan army, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, along with four other individuals. This incident occurred shortly after the Falcon 50 business jet took off from Ankara's airport, around 42 minutes into the flight.

According to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the jet, which was bound for Tripoli, issued an emergency landing request before communication was lost.

This breaking news story is developing, and further details are expected to be published shortly. Authorities are currently assessing the situation to gather more information.

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