Libyan military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bomb

Libya’s eastern‑based army announced on Tuesday that a car bomb detonated in Benghazi killed its military intelligence chief, Fawzi al‑Mansouri. The attack, which targeted a convoy carrying the senior officer, resulted in his death along with several unidentified personnel. Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrators, and investigations are underway to determine whether the blast was the work of rival militias, extremist groups, or internal dissent within the forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar.

The killing heightens concerns about security in Benghazi, the stronghold of Haftar’s Libyan National Army, as the country continues negotiations aimed at reunifying the fractured state. Analysts note that the incident underscores the fragility of the security environment in the east and could complicate ongoing political talks between the eastern and western administrations seeking a unified government.