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COMMANDER // b. 1966

Abdelhakim Belhadj

generalLibyaNational Transitional Council1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1966 – c. 2016

19701980199020002010Libyan Civil War (2011) · 2011Battle of Tripoli — August 20, 2011 · National Transitional Council · Libyan Civil War (2011)

Active service 2011 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 45.

Profile

Abdelhakim Belhaj is a Libyan politician and military leader. He is the leader of the Islamist al-Watan Party and former head of the Tripoli Military Council. He was the emir of the defunct Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, an anti-Gaddafi guerrilla group.

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Battles (1)

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