Suleiman Mahmoud

Suleiman Mahmoud al-Obeidi (1949 – 6 October 2020)[1] was a Lebanese senior military officer. He was formerly a commander in Muammar Gaddafi's army. He was commander of the Tobruk Military Region. He supported the opposition during the Libyan Civil War.[2][3] In 2011, he was Chief of Staff to the National Liberation Army.[4]

On 6 October 2020, Mahmoud died of COVID-19 in Tripoli at the age of 71.[1]

References
  1. "Head of Presidential Council offers condolences for death of MG Sulaiman Al-Abedi". Archived from the original on 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  2. "Defections from the Libyan regime". The Wall Street Journal. 23 February 2011.
  3. "Tubruq's free locals take first decisions". Financial Times. 24 February 2011.
  4. "Officer accuses fellow rebels in Libya killing". USA Today. Associated Press. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
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