BENGHAZI, Libya — Fouzi Al-Mansouri, head of military intelligence for Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), was killed in a bomb attack in Benghazi on Monday, according to local authorities.
An improvised explosive device targeted Al-Mansouri’s vehicle outside his home in the Hawari area of Benghazi.
The blast killed the military intelligence chief, according to the report.
Authorities Investigate Benghazi Blast
Local authorities have not identified those responsible for the attack.
Officials also have not released further details about the explosive device or provided information about a possible motive.
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The incident highlights the security challenges that continue to affect Libya despite a ceasefire that ended major fighting in 2020.
Rival political administrations and armed groups continue to maintain influence across parts of the country.
Libya Remains Politically Divided
Libya has remained divided since the 2011 uprising that ended the rule of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.
The country split between rival eastern and western factions in 2014.
The political division has continued despite international efforts to establish a unified government and stabilize the country.
Haftar Forces Control Eastern Libya
The Libyan National Army, led by military commander Khalifa Haftar, controls large parts of eastern and southern Libya.
The LNA is aligned with authorities based in Benghazi.
The internationally recognized government is based in the capital, Tripoli, and maintains control over large parts of western Libya.
The latest attack in Benghazi could raise further concerns about security in areas controlled by the eastern-based authorities.
