Mohammed Ali Madani
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Allegiance
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (until 2011 Libyan civil war)
National Transitional Council (2011)
BranchNational Liberation Army
RankCommander
Mohammed Ali Madani | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1 May 2011 |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | National Liberation Army |
| Rank | Commander |
| Conflicts | 2011 Libyan civil war *2011 Nafusa Mountain Campaign |
Mohammed Ali Madani was the leader of the Zintan Brigade of the anti-Gaddafi forces during the 2011 Libyan civil war, until his death during the Nafusa Mountains Campaign from bullets fired by pro-Gaddafi forces.[1]
Madani was a member of the former elite Saiqa Libyan army division and had fought in Chad. He was known as a man of great charisma and military experience. After his death, his son, Salah, led the brigade into Tripoli.[1]