Turkey has approved the participation of a Libyan judicial delegation in the ongoing investigation into the crash of the aircraft that killed former Libyan Army Chief of Staff in Tripoli, Mohamed Al-Haddad, and his companions, Libya’s Prosecutor General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour announced on Sunday.
In press statements, Al-Sour said the Libyan Public Prosecution had formally contacted the Libyan Ministry of Justice and the Turkish authorities to request detailed information and data related to the investigation, including technical findings and circumstances surrounding the crash.
He confirmed that the Turkish side responded positively, agreeing to allow a Libyan judicial team to take part directly in the investigative process.
Al-Sour described the approval as a significant step toward transparent and comprehensive cooperation between Libya and Turkey, stressing that the participation of Libyan prosecutors will help ensure access to evidence and clarify the full circumstances of the incident.
He said the move marks the beginning of direct judicial coordination between the two countries aimed at reaching the truth and establishing accountability.
The Libyan Prosecutor General emphasized that the investigation remains a priority for Libyan authorities, given the gravity of the incident and the high-profile nature of the victims.
He noted that Libya is committed to pursuing all available legal avenues in coordination with Turkish judicial institutions to uncover every detail related to the crash.
According to Al-Sour, Libyan authorities are seeking to review technical reports, flight data, and any forensic findings produced by the investigation, as well as to follow the procedures adopted by the Turkish side since the incident occurred on Turkish territory.
He stressed that ensuring transparency and credibility in the investigation is essential to maintaining public confidence and honoring the victims.
The aircraft, a Falcon 50 business jet, crashed on December 23, less than forty minutes after departing Ankara on a flight to Tripoli. Authorities in both Turkey and Libya have emphasized the need for a transparent and comprehensive investigation before assigning responsibility or drawing conclusions about the cause of the crash.
The crash claimed the lives of eight people, including three crew members and five Libyan nationals. Among the Libyan victims were Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, Lieutenant General Al-Fitouri Ghribil, commander of ground forces, Brigadier Mahmoud Jumaa Al-Qatouwi, head of military manufacturing, Mohamed Al-Assawi, adviser to the chief of staff, and photographer Mohamed Omar Ahmed Mahjoub.
